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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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How to get started with investing for a sustainable future

Andrew Dunbar

Feb 25, 2020

The recent environmental disasters that have occurred across our country, from drought to fires and floods, have many Australians thinking about how they can have a positive impact on the…

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Why a career ‘gap year’ can be a win for your finances

Andrew Dunbar

Feb 18, 2020

We’re all familiar with the “gap year” concept, whereby school leavers take a break between school and tertiary study or work, but recently, we are seeing a rise in the…

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Avoid the Buy Now, Pay Later trend

Emily Lanciana

Feb 04, 2020

Buy Now, Pay Later services are soaring in popularity. With almost 30% of Australian adults having one or more of these accounts, why is this new form of payment so…

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Three tips for aspiring CFP® professionals

Staff Writer

Feb 03, 2020

Our Director, Andrew Dunbar CFP® is spreading the message of good advice, as the 2019 FPA CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional of the Year Award recipient. See his 3 tips for aspiring professionals…

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Advisory firm Apt Wealth Partners acquires Semaphore Private

Staff Writer

Jan 27, 2020

Apt Wealth Partners, a national financial advisory firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Semaphore Private, a Melbourne-based financial advisory firm. Combining under the Apt Wealth Partners brand, the…

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How to make room for giving this Christmas

Andrew Dunbar

Dec 17, 2019

Many of us will say we want to give back to the community at Christmas, but in December, as the shopping frenzy intensifies, the social calendar fills up, and we’re…

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How to survive Christmas with your finances intact

Andrew Dunbar

Dec 09, 2019

The Christmas period is often referred to as the “silly season”, and for good reason. For many of us, it’s a time when work takes a backseat, and we focus…

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Helping kids in need this Christmas

Andrew Dunbar

Dec 09, 2019

A big thank you to our clients, partners and staff who gave so generously to The Smith Family Giving Trees at the Apt Wealth Partners offices. The trees were overflowing…

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Managing finances through illness

Andrew Dunbar

Dec 04, 2019

Finding out you or your partner are seriously ill or injured is a frightening time, and many other aspects of life must be put on hold as you focus on…

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Andrew Dunbar wins FPA 2019 Financial Planner Professional of the Year Award

Staff Writer

Dec 03, 2019

Andrew Dunbar, Director and Senior Adviser at Apt Wealth Partners, was presented with the prestigious FPA CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional of the Year Award, at the FPA’s Professionals Congress held in Melbourne…

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Saving vs. Investing: Five Steps to Make the Most of Your Money

Sarah Gonzales

Nov 26, 2019

When it comes to our finances, most of us want that safety net; to know we are setting ourselves up to live the lifestyle we want – whether that is…

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Apt presents: Empowering your retirement

Staff Writer

Nov 21, 2019

This week, Emily Lanciana from the Apt Wealth Melbourne team presented alongside our partner TBA Law a webinar session on helping women to empower their retirement through better managing their…

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