Month: March 2015
Funeral Insurance – is it worth it?
It’s difficult to watch television these days without being bombarded with advertising from insurance companies, the latest trend offering low cost funeral insurance.
Economic Update
Read the latest monthly market update – covering economic and investment market issues from around the world, as well as locally.
Tips for teaching kids the value of digital money
One in three parents agree digital purchases make it harder to teach kids the value of money. Here are our tips for overcoming this.
Super vs Mortgage. Can you guess the winner?
The pros and cons of using your spare income to either pay more off your mortgage or increase your super need to be weighed up.
Low interest rates: not good news for everyone
They are a boon for those with mortgages but not entirely good news for everyone.
When you retire but your partner doesn’t
Many couples dream of sharing a life of leisure together. But what happens when things get out of sync?
Should I take my Super as a lump sum or not?
You've spent your working life accumulating super. So when the time comes, are you better off taking a lump sum, regular income or both? Let's weigh up the alternatives so you can start to consider what may be best for you.
Estate Planning essentials
We've all heard the terms “estate plan”, “will” and “trust”, however not everyone understands what they mean.