News & views

Explore our latest blog articles, newsletters, videos and more. We add a new blog article to this page every week, and you can subscribe below for notifications. If you have a topic you would like to read about in one of our future articles, please get in touch and let us know.

Age pension, Aged care, Budgeting, Government benefits, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Upcoming Changes to Home Care Packages in Australia

A significant update on the horizon is the transformation of the Home Care Packages Program in Australia, set to take effect from 1 July 2025.

Aged care, Budgeting, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees, Uncategorised

A Year of Financial Advising

In 2023 after 8 years in the industry I embarked on the journey to become a registered Financial Adviser. Completing my professional year in early 2024 was a significant milestone, since then I've had the privilege of directly helping people from all walks of life in navigate the complexities of personal finance. The journey so far has been rewarding but not entirely what I expected it might be.

Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees, Uncategorised

Superannuation: To Withdraw or Not to Withdraw?

Superannuation is something most Australians are familiar with. It’s mandatory for employers to contribute a portion of your wages into a complying super fund, which is then invested to grow over time, ensuring you have a nest egg for retirement. Typically, we rely on external super funds to manage these investments, and there’s a wide range of options available—from low-cost funds to more tailored solutions.

Age pension, Aged care, Budgeting, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

How much is enough….and how long will my money last in Retirement?

These are common questions we hear from clients about to retire or already retired - regardless of how much wealth they’ve accumulated. With all the mixed messages in the media and the complicated rules around superannuation, retirement incomes and tax, managing wealth in retirement can feel overwhelming. Ensuring you live the retirement you deserve, takes careful planning - you need a budget and some goals!

Budgeting, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

The Growth of the Superannuation Sector

Australia’s superannuation system has achieved significant growth, with assets increasing from $150 billion in 1992 to over $4 trillion today, and projections estimating it could reach $9 trillion by 2040. This growth has positioned the system as one of the largest pension pools globally. Over the past 20 years, regulatory efforts have encouraged consolidation, reducing the number of funds by 93%. This has led to the emergence of large-scale funds that now dominate the sector, controlling over half of its assets.