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Should you pay off investment debt before retirement?
When you retire after age 60, most people can convert their super to a tax free pension income account.
If you have no other personal investments, or the income generated is less than the tax free threshold (~$20,000) per annum, then negative gearing is no longer useful as you have no taxable income to be able to deduct.
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What should you do with a TPD and Personal Injury Payment?
When you have been through a serious personal injury, disability or illness it is imperative you receive financial advice to ensure you make the best decisions with your proceeds.
our role is to: Determine which strategy outcomes to take and to optimise, Minimise overall tax, often via the use of Account Based Pensions (where applicable), Minimise TPD tax (where applicable)
, Maximise Centrelink Disability Support Pension (where applicable),
Help people invest their money,
Sep 232 min read


FIRE (“Financial Independence Retire Early”) in the Australia
FIRE is a lifestyle and financial movement that focuses on achieving financial independence earlier than the traditional retirement age. We explore this movement in the context of Australia.
Sep 223 min read


Is $310,000 per annum the benchmark family income required for Financial Advice?
$310,000 per annum is of course an arbitrary number (albeit using the best average data possible) and we know that clients of all shapes, sizes and income levels perceive financial advice value in different ways.
There are many clients who may earn less than this figure and are happy to pay several thousand a year in Financial Advice fees for clarity, peace of mind and to improve their financial wellbeing.
Aug 283 min read


How much does the average family spend in Australia?
Our data reveals, the average family is also able to save $45,705 per annum. How do you compare?
Aug 282 min read


Understanding Aged Care and the Strategy Implications
Australia's ageing population is creating extra demand for Aged Care services. As such, we are seeing more clients (and most particularly their Powers of Attorney - often their adult children) reach out for financial advice. Aged Care is a complex, time consuming and often emotionally draining task, and we are here to help.
Aug 152 min read


The First Home Super Saver Scheme
The FHSSS can be a highly effective strategy for getting into the housing market quicker than saving in a bank account alone due to the tax and investment return benefits.
Jul 183 min read


Source Wealth Financial Wellbeing and Advice Need Assessment Report
Our Advice Need Assessment tool is available on our website and includes 10 weighted non-financial and financial questions to help us, and prospective clients determine whether they may be a good fit for Financial Advice, in under 3 minutes.
Jul 142 min read


What to do when you win the Lottery in Australia
It is estimated that 1 in 3 lottery winners end up running out of money within 3 to 5 years, because they do not have a clear Financial Plan to follow! A Financial Plan can help prevent: lifestyle inflation, pressure from others, poor investment decisions and strategy design.
Jun 194 min read


Which Generation had it toughest Financially in Australia?
Both generations views are correct in the context of their lived experience: the cost of housing has become more expensive and the cost of discretionary items has reduced.
Jun 103 min read


Special Disability Trusts
Special Disability Trusts (SDTs) are a legal structure in Australia designed to help families provide for the long-term care of a loved one with a disability by providing asset protection, tax savings and Centrelink exemptions.
May 302 min read


How Financial Planners can assist clients through a Divorce
Whilst in the process of, or after a divorce we can help you to make good financial decisions.
May 264 min read


What to Do Once Your Business Starts Making Serious Profit!
You have three main options for utilising the profits in your business (or you could choose a combination of all three): Reinvest the profits in your business, Retain the earnings (either to create a cash buffer or to invest) or Take a larger salary or additional dividends.
Let's unpack the pros and cons of each!
May 143 min read


The importance of your first property purchase!
The choice of your first property purchase is one of the most important financial decisions you can make due to: Capital Growth Variability (and opportunity cost), Large Transaction Costs (such as Stamp Duty and Lenders Mortgage Insurance) and Each property having potential for fundamental flaws and defects.
May 74 min read


Is Financial Advice 'Expensive' in Australia?
When clients understand and experience the value of financial advice, we know clients begin to perceive advice as a "fee for a valuable service" rather than an "expensive cost".
Apr 302 min read


How Much Money Do You Need Before Seeing a Financial Planner?
We believe financial planning isn’t just for the rich. Instead, we believe anyone can benefit from financial advice providing they have the capacity to generate a sufficient monthly surplus cashflow.
Apr 142 min read


Financial Planning for Disabilities and Personal Injuries
Do you have an existing disability or have you recently acquired a disability or personal injury? This blog explains the payments available.
Apr 86 min read


Employee Share Programs in Australia: how they work, the pros and the cons!
We discuss Employee Share Programs like Options and RSUs in Australia: how they work, the pros and the cons!
Mar 134 min read


What to do with an inheritance in Australia? The 5 most important steps!
We can help you before or after an inheritance to ensure you are financially set up and avoid any pitfalls so that you can best utilise the
Feb 145 min read


Financial Changes in 2025 (Australia)
Find out the financial changes in Australia for 2025 and whether they will affect you!
Jan 132 min read
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