Start saving early and let compound interest grow your retirement nest egg
With the current debate surrounding the Government’s proposed changes to superannuation contributions caps focused on tax rather than outcomes, most…
Strategic Financial Advice Archive
The Australian housing market – surging unit supply, the economy and what it all means for investors
Housing matters a lot in Australia. Having a house on a quarter acre block is part of the "Aussie dream".…
The power of diversification for your SMSF
The overriding investment objective should be for your SMSF to deliver a sustainable income stream in retirement.
US Election: Outcome and Implications
For the second time in 2016, the global geo-political landscape has shifted dramatically with the election of Donald Trump as…
7 tips for enjoying a financially stress free Christmas
It can be hard to manage and keep track of your expenses when Christmas is creeping closer and closer and…
America at the crossroads? Challenges for the new President.
"In America, anyone can become President. That's the problem." George Carlin. The political circus has ended, the campaign tent is…
Market Update – August 2016
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left the official cash rate on hold at its record low level of 1.5%…
Boost Your Super in 3 easy steps
Want to see your super grow faster? Here’s how you can — by choosing what happens to compulsory contributions from…
Government pulls back on proposed changes to super
The government has announced changes to three key 2016 Federal Budget proposals—the most significant being that it would not go…
Investing for retirement pays off
More than half of Australians with investment properties or shares are proactively preparing for retirement, according to MLC’s Australia today…
The impact of the death of a parent on children
Findings from a recent study [1] explored the impact the death of a parent has on children and the surviving parent,…
Estate Planning: Making sure your money goes where you want it to
Estate planning is not just about making a will. It’s about deciding how you want to be looked after (both…
