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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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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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Ask an Adviser: What will change with superannuation from 1 July 2022?

Rhett Pudney

Jun 28, 2022

Earlier this year, The Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Superannuation for Australians and Helping Australian Businesses Invest) passed both houses of parliament and will come into effect on 1 July 2022. We asked…

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Returning to Australia with a US Green Card

John Versace

Jun 14, 2022

For many Australians who are or want to live and work in the US, obtaining a Green Card is the ultimate goal. And it can certainly make life easier while…

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How to plan your finances in your 60s and beyond

Andrew Dunbar

Jun 09, 2022

In your early 60s, retirement is likely within reach and it’s time to be thinking about it at a microlevel. Planning for retirement should focus on planning your finances for…

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Common Australian financial strategies that can complicate US taxes

John Versace

May 31, 2022

You may hear your Australian friends talking about their financial strategies and wonder if you should be considering doing the same. However, if you are a US taxpayer living in…

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Ask an Adviser: What could the change in government mean for investors?

Sarah Gonzales

May 26, 2022

With Labor expected to form a majority government following Saturday’s election results, many Australians are wondering what the change in government could mean for investment markets. We asked Sarah Gonzales,…

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Ask an Adviser: Should I fix my home loan rate?

Matthew Baker

May 17, 2022

With the Reserve Bank of Australia increasing interest rates in May 2022 for the first time in a decade, many mortgage holders are considering whether to move to a fixed…

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