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The latest news and views from Apt Wealth

From superannuation and retirement to investments and planning for life events and milestones, our team shares expert insights on common financial planning questions. 

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Can I still retire overseas in a post-COVID world?

Andrew Dunbar

Jun 17, 2020

Between 2005 and 2018, the number of Australians retiring overseas increased dramatically, and it’s easy to see why. Countries like Thailand have much to offer retirees; not least of all…

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How to protect yourself from scams

Andrew Dunbar

Jun 11, 2020

While we’ve certainly seen the best in our communities during COVID-19, we’ve also seen the other side of the coin – a rise in targeted COVID scams, designed to get…

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Tips for Managing Redundancy

Andrew Dunbar

Jun 04, 2020

Redundancy can be difficult emotionally and financially at any time, but right now, with a tough employment market, it can feel like a bigger blow. If you have been made…

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2020 Tax Tips

Andrew Dunbar

Jun 02, 2020

With almost all of us working from home in 2020, our tax deductions will look a little different this year. If you’re working from home as an employee, it’s important…

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How to prepare for the move back to Australia

John Versace

May 29, 2020

Current circumstances have many expats thinking about whether it’s time to move home. Whenever you decide to make the move, it requires careful planning. We work with expats across the…

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Why frugal is the new cool

Robert Greig

May 28, 2020

It’s likely that you or someone you know has been impacted financially by COVID-19; losing hours, taking a pay cut or even losing their job. For many, this has acted…

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Is now the right time to buy property?

Sarah Gonzales

May 21, 2020

There has been a great deal of speculation in the media about the impact of coronavirus on the Australian property market. This was heightened recently, when the Commonwealth Bank announced…

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Tips and Trends for Investing Post-COVID19

Sarah Gonzales

May 19, 2020

As restrictions start to lift, many Australians are starting to think longer-term and there is growing optimism about the future. Many people are also thinking about their finances and how…

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More than business: how should business owners approach their finances during a crisis?

Preston Foster

May 12, 2020

For business owners, particularly those in smaller or family-owned companies, personal and business finances are often heavily intertwined. For many, COVID-19 has presented significant challenges; for others, there may have…

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How to manage the lifestyle impact on retirement during COVID-19

Andrew Dunbar

May 07, 2020

As we all adjust to a new way of life under COVID-19 restrictions, many people are feeling the impact on not just their finances but their lifestyle. For retirees, this…

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How COVID-19 is changing approaches to personal finances

Andrew Dunbar

May 05, 2020

As the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold, we are all facing changes to the way we live and work, and, for many, this is flowing on to how they approach…

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Three tips to financially survive a divorce.

Tim Conde

Apr 30, 2020

With isolation and social restrictions in place, many experts warn that we may see an increase in divorce, as relationships that were already strained break under the added pressure of…

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