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Money has a unique way of impacting relationships - Here are 3 helpful tips

It doesn't matter if you are 10 years into a marriage or on the dating scene, it's important understand that managing joint finances can make or break a partnership.

Most couples have different perspectives on managing money to some degree or another. Each partner brings their own money mindset shaped by personal experiences, upbringing, and beliefs.

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Legal Minds are Different - Financial Advice for Lawyers

Legal professionals have an exceptional skill in asking incisive questions and delving deep into complexities.Having had the privilege of working with many legal professionals and their families, I have come to appreciate the value they place on engaging with a financial adviser who truly understands their needs.

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Why Your Mum and Dad’s Financial Adviser Might Not Be Right for You

Have you ever felt hesitant to seek financial advice, worried that your situation may not be "big enough" to warrant professional guidance?

You're not alone.

The financial planning industry revolves around managing significant wealth, and those that have accumulated this wealth already.

It's like visiting a doctor who tells you to come back when you're healthy - shouldn't they help you get there?

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Have your parents asked you to be “an Executor”? Do you know what you have signed up for?

If you’re the eldest sibling in the family or deemed to be the ‘most responsible’; if you’re seen to be a good friend by someone; or a fine upstanding citizen by others, chances are you will be asked to be an executor of someone’s Will.

After you’ve enjoyed the warm feeling of being wanted, just pause for a moment and take stock of what it really means to assume this most important role.

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The Retirement Myth: Why Millennials and Beyond are Rethinking Traditional Retirement

Australian millennials are facing an unprecedented challenge when it comes to planning for retirement. Many will never fully retire, as they will be unable to accumulate the necessary funds to support themselves for an extended period.

With the cost of living steadily increasing and many millennials grappling with large debts and limited financial resources, it is likely that more of the millennial generation will have to work well into their traditional ‘retirement’ years.

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Budgets are Overrated

Budgets are overrated.Being in control of your money doesn't mean budgeting.I often come across busy professionals who have hesitated to seek help with their money for years because they dread the idea of pulling out the calculator every night and meticulously tracking their expenses. However, budgets don't work for most people and there are other ways.

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Beyond Money: Redefining Financial Success

More money is not necessarily an accurate measurement of financial success. Money is just one part of financial success. The more critical aspect is what we do with the money we earn.

Real financial success is attained when the accumulation of wealth or achieved income is enough to support your ideal life for the rest of your life.

Some might define it simply as financial freedom.

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Work, life, travel – you can do it all!

Maria is Greek and was living in Sydney with her Australian husband Peter when her elderly mother became ill. The couple visited Greece to care for Maria’s mum, and Peter was able to continue his Australian job online.

Recent events have caused many to re-evaluate their life priorities and many dream of experiencing another country’s culture while earning a living.

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Raising Money-Wise Kids: Cultivating Financial Success from an Early Age

A survey by the University of Melbourne How Australians feel about their finances and financial services providers asked respondents about their biggest financial regrets.

Top of the list was ‘not saving enough’, followed by ‘not investing enough’, ‘not planning enough’, ‘not learning about money’, and ‘spending beyond my means’.

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Financial Planning for parenthood

Becoming a parent is an exciting time of adjustment and upheaval; how could such a little person create so many changes – and sleepless nights?

But lack of sleep shouldn’t be caused by financial worries and reduced household income.

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Fixed rate mortgage expiring... Now what?

They say all good things must come to an end… and that includes your home loan fixed interest rate period. 

If your fixed rate expiry is coming up, you might have started to think about what happens next and what action you need to take.

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9 tried and true money tips

Life gets so busy and the months soon roll into years when suddenly you find that your finances are off track and you’re nowhere near achieving your goals. Instead of thinking it’s all too hard take a few moments to review the following tips.

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Protect your bank account from scammers

According to research by the Commonwealth Bank (CBA) (September 2022), 60% of Australians reported having personally been a victim of a scam or knew someone who had, and 57% of Australians reported becoming more concerned about scams over the last 12 months. This is unsurprising given the constant flow of suspicious emails, texts, phone calls, and more that Australians are bombarded with. CBA’s research shows that Australians receive roughly five scam calls, emails, or messages a week, equating to over 250 attempts a year. Not to mention the recent rise in high profile data breaches and cyber-attacks that seem to have become a consistent theme in the media. 

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Millennials… is your retirement on track?

While millennials have for decades been treated like ‘the children of Neverland, who never grew up’, the reality is fast catching up with this generation, who are now young adults between the ages of 24 and 40.

Like generations before them, many are now buying, or at least trying to buy, homes and starting families of their own. And with this, the stark reality is that their retirement is looming just around the corner.

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Is your wealth on FIRE?

FIRE… Financial Independence, Retire Early. Sounds nice, doesn’t it?

It’s easy to see why the FIRE movement is burning hot across the younger generations. The notions of financial independence and early retirement are surely appealing to the majority.

But as with most good things, it comes at a price, and it’s important to weigh up the pros and cons to decide what is right for you.

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What is ‘Socially Responsible Investing’

Many investors want to know that their investments are making a positive impact on our world and its inhabitants.

Socially responsible investment or ethical investing fits this bill with investors asking the hard questions about how profits are being made. Companies that make their millions through environmentally destructive behaviour or are socially irresponsible may find it harder to raise money when going public.

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