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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Special Disability Trusts
Special Disability Trusts (SDTs)Â 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
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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.Â
May 264 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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What is your Financial Strategy? (Paying off your home loan vs rent-vesting vs a combination of strategies)
We discuss the pros and cons of each strategy: Paying off your home loan, Rent-vesting and a combination of strategies.
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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Financial Strategies for when Interest Rates Reduce
Countries around the world have started reducing global interest rates, making it likely Australia will follow suit. What should you do?
Dec 3, 20242 min read
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Personal Injury & TPD Financial Advice Benefits In Australia
If you have suffered a personal injury and/or an illness that creates a Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) claim, it is essential that you
Nov 25, 20242 min read
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Being a Business Owner vs. an Employee (Pros & Cons) in Australia
We discuss the pros and cons of being a business owner vs. an employee
Nov 15, 20243 min read
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Is Financial Advice Tax Deductible in Australia?
This change now means that part or all of the upfront advice fee is also tax deductible when relating to tax (financial) advice. This is a m
Nov 6, 20241 min read
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