Financial Planning News and Insights

The financial advisory firm ranked #4 on the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services list Apt Wealth Partners has today been named on the 2021 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work…

ANZAC Day is one of the most important days on the Australian calendar, a day when we remember and honour our servicemen and women who have helped to protect the…

The terms ‘value’ and ‘growth’ refer to two fundamental approaches to investing. Value investing is essentially about purchasing shares in companies that appear to be undervalued based on their intrinsic…

When we talk about investment diversification, often people think about different asset classes or even different industries, but a critical one is geographical diversification.  Essentially, this is about ensuring you…

Divorce can be emotionally draining and stressful for everyone involved, but there is another layer of complexity for business owners. While it’s not a pleasant topic, particularly if your relationship…

COVID-19 has had a disproportionate impact on women for a number of reasons. For example, women are more likely to be employed in less stable forms of employment, like casual…

If you struggle to stay focused on long-term financial goals, such as saving for a big purchase or growing your superannuation, you’re not alone.  It’s a common problem and one…

Family relationships are complex and constantly changing. Whether it is your divorce or that of one of your children, a marriage breakdown changes dynamics. While you may maintain the most…

According to ASX data, 2020 saw an influx of first-time investors into the Australian share market, as uncertainty saw many looking for new ways to protect and grow their finances….

By now, you are probably aware of the controversy surrounding recent investment in GameStop, a US-based gaming retailer. In case you missed it, essentially retail investors on the Reddit chat…

When it comes to budgeting and financial planning, there is often a misconception that it is about imposing restrictions on your lifestyle. The reality couldn’t be more different; financial planning…

With 2020, and hopefully the worst of COVID-19, in the rear-view mirror, many of us are thinking about our goals for the year ahead.  And while there is still some…