Financial Planning News and Insights
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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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First home opportunity? Has the price drop made it easier for first home buyers?
Andrew Dunbar
Apr 30, 2019
For many in our major cities, buying a first home has long seemed like an impossible dream. As the average house price soared into seven figures, in Sydney and Melbourne…
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ANZAC Day 2019
Andrew Dunbar
Apr 23, 2019
ANZAC Day: It’s one of the most important days on the Australian calendar, a day when we remember and honour our servicemen and women who’ve helped protect the wonderful country…
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Risky living: How to make sure a lifestyle purchase doesn’t sink your finances
Andrew Dunbar
Apr 15, 2019
We all love a luxury purchase. In affluent countries like ours, there are plenty of people that find exotic ways to spend their money on living the lifestyle they want….
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Going Cashless: Is this the end of the banknote?
Andrew Dunbar
Apr 09, 2019
Australians are using less and less ‘real money’ in every facet of life; from the supermarket checkout to public transport and even the church collection plate. And while cashless payment…
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How to make sure the weak Aussie Dollar doesn’t ruin your next vacation
Robert Greig
Apr 02, 2019
Australians love to travel. Whether it is the trip of a lifetime, a gap year in Europe, or a quick trip to Asia to soak up some sun, it seems…
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Is socially responsible investing an effective strategy?
Andrew Dunbar
Mar 28, 2019
Socially responsible investing, also known as ethical investing, is essentially about making an active choice to invest in options that align with your personal value system. Most of us would…
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How proposed changes to franking credits could impact your retirement savings
Andrew Dunbar
Mar 26, 2019
In an election year, there is always speculation about proposed policy changes and what they will mean for us. This year, the big issue for many Australians, particularly retirees and…
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Aged care: Planning can make all the difference
Steve Toniazzo
Mar 19, 2019
An emotive topic, aged care is something that most of us will need to consider in our lifetime. As our parents and grandparents reach an age where living without care…
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Is 2019 the right time to downsize?
Andrew Dunbar
Mar 04, 2019
With experts tipping the property market to drop further in 2019, many people are speculating about their next property move. For retirees, this speculation is often around downsizing, and with…
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9 Tips for Healthy Financial Habits
Andrew Dunbar
Feb 20, 2019
Here are our tips for creating healthy financial habits that won’t see you giving up everything you enjoy!
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How will the Royal Commission findings impact you?
Andrew Dunbar
Feb 14, 2019
The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry handed down its report on 4th February, and while there was much speculation about tighter lending criteria that…