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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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Financial advice helps David and Caroline power Luke’s dreams

Staff Writer

Nov 02, 2022

We all have big dreams, but Luke Power’s might be bigger than most. The 17-year-old from Lysterfield in Victoria is aspiring to be an international motorbike road racing champion. And…

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How can I protect my information online?

Mark Bardzinski

Oct 10, 2022

In today’s digital world, new threats seem to emerge daily. While it may not be possible to be across every new virus and scam or understand how they work in…

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Apt Wealth Partners has been shortlisted for the ifa Excellence Awards 2022

Staff Writer

Oct 05, 2022

Apt Wealth Partners is excited to announce that it is a finalist in the ifa Excellence Awards 2022. This year, Apt has been shortlisted in the Self-Licensed Firm of the…

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Big challenges for advisers from fallout from ‘peak regulation’

Staff Writer

Sep 25, 2022

This article was originally published in The Australian’s The Deal magazine. If you are a subscriber you can access the article here. What are the big challenges you have faced…

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Doing more of what you love: 5 steps to align your values and your spending

Andrew Dunbar

Sep 21, 2022

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…

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Ask an Adviser: Can I get a mortgage in Australia as an expat?

Matthew Baker

Sep 06, 2022

Whether you are an Australian living abroad or an expat living in Australia, there are some added complexities when it comes to getting a mortgage. The landscape for expat mortgages…

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Personal insurance: The 3 questions everyone should be asking

APT Admin

Aug 25, 2022

It’s easy to see personal insurance as an unnecessary expense until you need it. However, an estimated 96% of Australians are underinsured when it comes to life insurance, which is…

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Are you one of the estimated 50,000 Australians who will be eligible for the CSHC?

Rhett Pudney

Aug 02, 2022

On 27 July 2022, a bill was introduced into Parliament to establish higher income thresholds for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC), making it available to more self-funded retirees. The…

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Ask an Adviser: What are bull and bear markets, and what do they mean for investors?

Sarah Gonzales

Jul 27, 2022

If you hold Australian or international shares, you’ve probably read a lot of headlines about the current ‘bear’ market. So we asked Apt Wealth Partners Chief Investment Officer, Sarah Gonzales,…

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Navigating market volatility with ETFs

Stephanie Eckert

Jul 13, 2022

Apt Wealth Partners’ Chief Investment Officer Sarah Gonzales joined Livewire Markets’ latest episode of Buy Hold Sell to share her thoughts on navigating the current market volatility with ETFs. You…

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ETFs insights for the new financial year

Stephanie Eckert

Jul 11, 2022

Last week Sarah Gonzales, Apt Wealth Partners’ Chief Investment Officer, joined Livewire Markets’ Buy Hold Sell to share some insights on exchange-traded funds as we enter the new financial year….

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Advice for expats moving home to Australia

John Versace

Jun 30, 2022

Recently, I joined Insync Network Group’s Margot Andersen on her Boomeranging podcast to discuss current trends, pitfalls and common misconceptions when moving back to Australia. Moving home can take some…

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