Working Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) can be a golden opportunity: 10 tips for money and life

12 March

Working Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) can be a golden opportunity to fast-track your financial future and build a life with purpose—if managed wisely. Whether you’re doing it for a few years to get ahead or making a long-term career out of it, the...[Read More]

Super tax changes a ‘down payment’ for greater reform

11 March

Wealthy superannuants will pay more tax on balances over $3 million after the Greens rolled over on demands to beef up the contentious new laws. The government is expected to get the long-promised tax changes passed through parliament by the end of...[Read More]

Volatility is normal: Why long-term wealth depends on staying the course

5 March

Turn on the news during any period of global unrest and it can feel like the financial world is unravelling. Markets fall sharply. Headlines scream crisis. Investors begin to question everything. And yet, history tells a very different story. Share...[Read More]

Middle-power deal with Canada shoots for super returns

4 March

More of the retirement savings of 14 million Australians will be invested in Canada under a landmark initiative signed in front of their visiting prime minister. Mark Carney kicked off his four-day Australian tour at an event in Sydney where the two...[Read More]

Confident about retirement? It depends on your gender

21 January

There is a sharp divide in men’s and women’s confidence in their lives after work, with women significantly more worried and less likely to seek help. Nearly three in every four Australian women are worried about having enough superannuation to...[Read More]

Retirement isn’t an age — it’s a financial position

1 January

For decades, retirement has been framed as a milestone tied to age. Sixty-seven has become a default finish line — the point at which work stops and “retirement” begins. But this traditional view no longer reflects reality.  Retirement is not...[Read More]

The adult’s guide to embracing superannuation

27 November

Being young comes with a whirlwind of experiences and financial priorities, often pushing thoughts about retirement and superannuation to the back burner.    Initially, for many young individuals, superannuation feels like a distant concern,...[Read More]

The top 5 goals of retirees – and why good advice makes all the difference

2 October

Retirement marks the start of a new chapter, one that is filled with both opportunity and uncertainty. After decades of work, many retirees find themselves asking, What comes next?  While the answers vary from person to person, there are five...[Read More]

What to talk to kids about when starting a new job

9 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 made it...[Read More]

Salary sacrifice to maximise your take-home pay and pension

25 September

When it comes to preparing for retirement, many people focus on how much they’re contributing to their superannuation or pension. What often gets overlooked is how those contributions are made — and this is where salary sacrifice can play an...[Read More]