Advice to give your kids when starting a new job

1 October

Getting your first job is an exciting and stressful time. Kids don’t always know what to do or how to act. Giving them some advice can help them get off to a good start. Explain that they’ve already gotten through the hard part. They...[Read More]

Invest smarter, build wealth: 7 fundamentals every investor should know

1 October

Investing can be one of the most powerful ways to build long-term wealth, create financial security and work towards the lifestyle you want in the future.But investing successfully is not about chasing hot tips, reacting to headlines or trying to...[Read More]

When Retirement Starts to Feel Like Living; Finding the Rhythm of a Life with More Time – Part 2

1 October

A year into retirement, something had changed.The novelty of waking without an alarm had faded. The long-awaited holiday had been taken. The jobs around the house that had accumulated over twenty years were slowly disappearing from the...[Read More]

Top 7 BAS mistakes business owners make — and how to avoid them

1 October

For many business owners, Business Activity Statements can feel like just another administrative task competing for attention.But BAS mistakes can create unnecessary stress, disrupt cash flow and make it harder to understand the true financial...[Read More]

Protect your peace — The power of positive people

1 October

We often think about wellbeing in terms of what we eat, how much we exercise and whether we are getting enough sleep.But there is another part of wellbeing that can be just as important.The people around us.The conversations we have, the energy we...[Read More]

The family adventure you’ve never heard of: Four weeks in São Tomé & Príncipe

1 October

Forget Bali, Fiji and the Maldives. If your family has reached the stage where the kids are adults and everyone is craving something a little more adventurous, it might be time to look somewhere most Australians have barely heard of.Welcome to São...[Read More]

Four strategies to safeguard your financial future

1 October

Financial stability doesn’t usually come by chance; it requires preparation and strategy. Most of us depend on a steady paycheck, but few consider what would happen if it disappeared suddenly. Protecting yourself against financial disaster...[Read More]

The difference between a conventional superannuation and a self-managed super fund (SMSF)

1 October

Superannuation is an essential part of planning for retirement in Australia. For most people, it quietly grows in the background through employer contributions and investment earnings. But did you know there’s more than one way to manage your...[Read More]

Investing with confidence: Understanding the fundamentals and the value of advice

24 September

Investing can be one of the most effective ways to build long-term wealth, create financial security and work towards important life goals. But successful investing is rarely about chasing the next big opportunity or trying to predict what markets...[Read More]

BAS matters: Why being organised and on time is good for business

24 September

Running a business comes with plenty of competing priorities. Customers, staff, suppliers, cash flow and growth can quickly take centre stage, while administration gets pushed further down the list.But one obligation that deserves consistent...[Read More]

Turning retirement dreams into a plan; The life we’ve been working towards – Part 1

24 September

For years, retirement can feel like something waiting somewhere in the distance. There are careers to build, mortgages to pay, children to raise and countless everyday commitments competing for attention. Then, almost unexpectedly, the conversation...[Read More]

Life after business: What do you want your exit to look like?

24 September

For many business owners, the business becomes far more than a source of income.It becomes part of your identity.It may have shaped your daily routine for 10, 20 or even 40 years. It may have supported your family, employed people in your community,...[Read More]

Before retirement begins: Take the trip you’ll talk about for years — four weeks in the Azores

24 September

There comes a point when travel starts to mean something different.For a couple approaching retirement, the idea of rushing through ten cities in fourteen days can lose some of its appeal. Instead, you may find yourself wanting more time, more...[Read More]

8 traits good parents have in common

24 September

People know the importance of good parenting, but what makes model parents? What do they do for their children that shows they are good parents?Here, we unlock the mystery of good parenting with a list of 8 things good parents do for their...[Read More]

7 things retirees wish they had considered in their 40s and 50s

17 September

Retirement often feels a long way off when you are in your 40s and even your early 50s. Life is busy, mortgages are still being paid, children may still be at home, careers are demanding, and there always seems to be another financial priority...[Read More]