Super and planning for retirement

Super and planning for retirement

Check your super When you start to plan for retirement, you’ll need to check your super: where it is how much you have whether you have lost or unclaimed super consider consolidating accounts where relevant that your details are up-to-date with the ATO and your super funds. You can do this in 5 simple steps with … Read more

4 steps to change a negative money mindset

4 steps to change a negative money mindset

Your relationship with money is deeply rooted in your past, often shaped during your formative years by early experiences and the attitudes you observed from your primary caregivers. These influences, absorbed primarily during the imprint period, frequently become ingrained as your personal truth, consciously or unconsciously impacting how you handle finances as an adult. Limiting … Read more

3.5 million Australians experienced fraud last year. This could be avoided through 6 simple steps

3.5 million Australians experienced fraud last year. This could be avoided through 6 simple steps

About 14% of Australians experienced personal fraud last year. Of these, 2.1 million experienced credit card fraud, 675,300 were caught in a scam, 255,000 had their identities stolen and 433,000 were impersonated online. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics latest Personal Fraud Survey, between July 2023 and June 2024, Australians lost A$2.1 billion through … Read more

Big changes ahead for Aged Care

Big changes ahead for Aged Care

The number of Australians aged over 65 is expected to more than double in the next 40 years while the number of people aged over 85 is predicted to triple in that time.i Aged care funding and services have seen major changes in the years since the 2021 report of the Royal Commission into Aged … Read more

Turbocharge your super before 30 June

Turbocharge your super before 30 June

More than half of us set a new financial goal at the beginning of 2025, according to ASIC’s Moneysmart website. While most financial goals include saving money and paying down debts, the months leading up to 30 June provide an opportunity to review your super balance to look at ways to boost your retirement savings. … Read more

How Home Care Packages can help reduce entries to hospital

How Home Care Packages can help reduce entries to hospital

Hospital admissions can be distressing for individuals and costly for healthcare systems. Many of these admissions, particularly for older adults and those with chronic conditions, can be prevented through adequate support at home. Home Care Packages (HCPs) play a vital role in reducing hospital entries by providing tailored care that promotes health, safety and independence. … Read more

When markets are volatile, it pays to stay invested

When markets are volatile, it pays to stay invested

Periods of high volatility have forever been part of investing. But even seasoned investors might feel tempted to retreat to “safe” assets like cash during these times. While this approach may help you sleep better at night, it’s unlikely to be good for your financial well-being. Here’s why focusing on the long-term is crucial during … Read more

May 2025 Newsletter

May 2025 Newsletter

Edit the welcome message. Include information on your practice, events, office hours, new staff etc Welcome to the latest edition of our client newsletter, Our articles cover a range of topics which we hope you will find interesting. We aim to keep you informed of changes as they happen, but we also want to provide … Read more

May 2025 Newsletter

May 2025 Newsletter

Welcome to our latest newsletter. As we’ve recently seen, the share market can be like a rollercoaster. In our first article, we explain why you should keep your cool during market volatility and avoid making any major changes to your portfolio.  With 30 June just around the corner, now is the time to check your … Read more