Talking ourselves into a recession
January 27, 2011
Have you heard the story about the hot dog man and the recession? Well, if you haven’t, it goes something along the following lines: Read more
What is a Superannuation Binding Nomination?
January 27, 2011
Does your superannuation fund allow you to provide a binding nomination? Do you know what a binding nomination is? Don’t get confused with the nominated beneficiary box you ticked when filling out the superannuation paperwork that came with the new job you just started. Read more
Diabetes and Life Insurance
January 27, 2011
According to Diabetes Australia 65-80 percent of people with diabetes will die of coronary heart disease, and by 2010 DA estimates that the number of people affected by diabetes is expected to reach 1.8 million. This is scary stuff because a quick calculation suggests that potentially there is anything from about 1.17 million to 1.44 million heart attacks in Australian just waiting happen – just when it will happen is anyone’s guess. Read more
Fees vs Commissions – What matters most
January 27, 2011
This is an update to a article posted nearly 2 years ago and the issue is still being discussed, but in relation to finding a Financial Planner what does and should matter to you, the client? Read more
The transfer of wealth between generations (or not)
January 21, 2011
You’ve probably seen those ads for retirement planning featuring retirees on Harley Davidsons saying “Retirement is payback time” or have seen the stickers on the caravans of the grey nomads that say “I’m spending my children’s inheritance.” Or even better, “Live long enough to be a burden on your children”. Read more
The Ageing Population
January 21, 2011
Did you know that our global population is ageing so fast that within 10 years, the number of people aged over 65 will outnumber all the children in the world under the age of 5? Read more
The Cost of living – what does it mean for investors
January 21, 2011
For the past 2 years we have heard how tough all people are finding it in the real world. Read more
Superannuation and the Cooper Review
July 7, 2010
No doubt you have heard of many of the changes proposed, mooted and made up in the press of late to our superannuation laws. Read more