Money and Life(Financial Planning Association of Australia)Many of us daydream about the day we finally retire and are able to do the things we’ve longed for, whether that’s travelling the world, camp …
New superannuation legislation is coming into effect on 1 July 2019. The new laws are designed to protect your superannuation from fee erosion. However, they could also remove some of the insurance th …
With the Liberal National Coalition having secured another term of power in Canberra, we now have a clearer view of what we can expect in terms of key policies on tax and superannuation moving forward …
February is the month of Valentine’s Day and celebrating love but there’s one big issue in relationships that is often left unspoken: money. Of all of the thorny issues to talk about in relationships …
When it comes to superannuation, the options can be overwhelming. This leads many Australians to simply stick with their employer provided fund and not explore their options. But there are many choice …
One of our favourite maxims here at IAS is: “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Rarely is this truer than when it comes to your retirement. The sooner you put together a plan for how you will liv …
Many of us make ambitious resolutions at the start of a new year. However, these are often quite general and therefore hard to action. In 2018, try tackling our list of specific, achievable tasks inst …
Super fees. We all know that they can seem expensive. We also know that what you pay in superannuation fees can make a huge difference to your retirement nest egg.Bottom line: Less fees means more sup …
In last month's blog we talked about taking stock and setting goals for the new financial new year. Because good financial planning is a long-term proposition, which requires regular action, this mont …
There’s nothing like doing your taxes to make you take stock of how your finances are looking and where there may be room for improvement. It’s at this time of year that we can see more clearly where …
As of July 1, 2017, some major changes to superannuation will come into effect. These changes will impact how, and how much, you can contribute to super over your lifetime. We break down the key chang …
If aspects of your financial situation are causing you ongoing worry, it’s time to address them. Identify the pain points that niggle away at you, then take these simple, proactive steps to address th …
