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Interest Rate Update
The first announcement for 2016 has just been released and we have the news for you hot off the press. The Reserve Bank of Australia has...
Amanda Varidel
Feb 2, 20161 min read


55 Years Old and Working?
Maybe transition to retirement strategy can significantly boost your retirement aspiration.... Andy keeps working full-time and boosts...
Amanda Varidel
Jan 29, 20161 min read


Amanda Varidel
Jan 28, 20160 min read


Cashing in now is a Bad Move
Keep your head while all around you are panicking. History shows that those taking a long-term view of investment get better returns than...
Amanda Varidel
Jan 27, 20163 min read


The Value of Advice
Guidance from a knowledgeable adviser can add an immeasurable value. In our view seeking advice is absolutely crucial and clients should...
Amanda Varidel
Jan 25, 20166 min read


Australian household debt reaches record highs
Debt is a fact of life for the overwhelming majority of modern day Australian households. We need debt, and increasingly more of it, to...
Amanda Varidel
Jan 20, 20162 min read


Oil Price Crash Spooks Global Markets
What a start to 2016! With a change in calendar year, came a change in investor sentiment sparking a large sell off in the markets. Why?...
Amanda Varidel
Jan 19, 20163 min read
Fridgenomics - Investing in Emerging Customers
For those who want to tap into the burgeoning domestic consumption in emerging markets should find this article of particular interest....
Amanda Varidel
Jan 19, 20165 min read


Our View for 2016
Below Long Term Median Growth, Volatility & Interest Rates Cuts Whilst equity markets around the world continue to experience volatility...
Amanda Varidel
Jan 19, 20165 min read


The Taxing Future
Believing someone else will pay is naïve: Higher taxes and lower benefits are in our future... Interest rates are on hold for another...
Amanda Varidel
Jan 5, 20167 min read


Retirement Myths Busted
Retirement planning is difficult because of the numerous competing financial obligations we have, so it must be prioritised. Further,...
Amanda Varidel
Jan 4, 20163 min read


Our Ten Top Financial Resolutions for 2016
Wow 2015 is done! It's that time again; the time to reassess your finances and commit to making next year your best financial year yet....
Amanda Varidel
Dec 31, 20154 min read


The Biggest Super Secret
Thousands of Australians could be supercharging their superannuation and getting big tax breaks in the process. Sadly, they’re totally in...
Amanda Varidel
Dec 21, 20153 min read


Budget Update hits childcare, health and welfare
The government will claw back billions by clamping down on some welfare payments and cutting healthcare rebates. The Federal government...
Amanda Varidel
Dec 17, 20152 min read


US Fedral Reserve to Act
After a long build-up that stirred waves of turbulence in global markets, the Federal Reserve finally is expected to end its seven-year...
Amanda Varidel
Dec 15, 20152 min read


Retirement Income Options 101
With interest rates at all-time lows and an outlook of no change in sight, creating a reliable income in retirement can be challenging. ...
Amanda Varidel
Dec 3, 20153 min read


Rates to stay on hold
The Reserve Bank will not be cutting the official cash rate - at least until next year. All 13 economists surveyed by AAP expect the RBA...
Amanda Varidel
Dec 1, 20151 min read


Swimming Pool Fence Compliance
From 1 December 2015 all Queensland swimming pools must meet the safety standards prescribed by the Queensland Pool Safety Laws (Building...
Amanda Varidel
Dec 1, 20151 min read


Ever Increasing Health Insurance Costs - Time to Question - (Post Whenever it suits)
Policy holders are questioning the value of their private health insurance more and more and we think that is a great thing! In the last...
Amanda Varidel
Nov 26, 20152 min read


Think Beyond the Big Banks
To prove it - ask a friend, family member or the person sitting next to you, to count on two hands how many lenders they could name that...
Amanda Varidel
Nov 26, 20152 min read
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