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Age pension, Government benefits, Insurance, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees, Uncategorised

What the Shield and First Guardian Collapse Can Teach Us About Protecting Your Super

You may have seen the headlines about the collapse of the Shield and First Guardian Master Funds. It’s a confronting story, with almost 12,000 Australians affected and over $1.2 billion of retirement savings gone. Many only found out only when a letter arrived saying their super had vanished. It’s the kind of thing that makes all of us stop and check our own arrangements.
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Age pension, Budgeting, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Uncategorised

Donating to your kids

You’re retired and you’ve set yourself up well financially. You have no debt, no job to lose, no (or little) taxable income, no kids eating your fridge out and ready access to capital. You’re the envy of every financially stressed 40 year old with years of pressure head of them; possibly your own children. You wonder how you can help but you don’t want to just hand over cash without a purpose, and you also don’t want to create dependency or expectations.
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Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees, Uncategorised

Will Retirement Savings Still Matter in 20 Years? Let’s Talk About It.

Every now and then a headline pops up that makes people stop, look twice, and wonder what on earth the future might hold. Elon Musk’s recent claim that retirement savings won’t matter in 20 years definitely falls into that category. It’s bold, it’s dramatic, and it certainly gets people talking. And it’s also very easy for a multi-billionaire to say!
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Momir Vuksa
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.
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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.
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16 October 2026
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Support at Home changes: personal care services fully funded from 1 October 2026

Matthew Kelly
From 1 October 2026, the Australian Government will fully fund certain personal care services delivered through the Support at Home program. Recipients will no longer need to make personal contributions towards these services.
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7 October 2026

What the Shield and First Guardian Collapse Can Teach Us About Protecting Your Super

Michelle Sanchez
You may have seen the headlines about the collapse of the Shield and First Guardian Master Funds. It’s a confronting story, with almost 12,000 Australians affected and over $1.2 billion of retirement savings gone. Many only found out only when a letter arrived saying their super had vanished. It’s the kind of thing that makes all of us stop and check our own arrangements.
Read more
11 September 2026

Donating to your kids

Will Chapman
You’re retired and you’ve set yourself up well financially. You have no debt, no job to lose, no (or little) taxable income, no kids eating your fridge out and ready access to capital. You’re the envy of every financially stressed 40 year old with years of pressure head of them; possibly your own children. You wonder how you can help but you don’t want to just hand over cash without a purpose, and you also don’t want to create dependency or expectations.
Read more
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