New SMSF? Here’s what you need to do by 31 October

New SMSF? Here’s what you need to do by 31 October

If you’re lodging your self-managed super fund annual return for the first time learn about your lodgment obligations. If you have a new self-managed super fund (SMSF) you must lodge your SMSF annual return (SAR) by 31 October 2025. Contact us as soon as possible if you need help preparing your SMSF annual return. This allows time … Read more

Private vs government-funded elderly care: what’s best for your loved one?

Private vs government-funded elderly care: what’s best for your loved one?

Older Australians can access both government-funded and private aged care services, each with different costs, eligibility rules and flexibility. Understanding the differences between these options can help you or your loved ones make informed choices about the right support at home or in care. Elderly care is currently one of the most invested programmes by … Read more

How ‘investment procrastination’ could be hurting your wealth

How ‘investment procrastination’ could be hurting your wealth

Putting off investing could cost you more than you think Many people delay investing because they feel they don’t know enough, are afraid of making mistakes or believe they need a large sum to begin. This ‘investment procrastination’ — which can be a result of uncertainty, fear or hesitation — can limit their ability to … Read more

Thinking about retirement

Thinking about retirement

We can help you plan for retirement and meet financial challenges when you’re retired. You may be at a point in your life where you’re thinking about retiring. This could mean you’re reducing your work hours or stopping work completely. There are many things to consider about life in retirement. Some of these things could … Read more

Estate planning

Estate planning

How to develop an estate planning strategy to deal with your assets in the event of your death. Estate planning involves developing a strategy to deal with your assets after you die – the legal instruments and structures, such as a will, you put in place to transfer your assets in the event of death. … Read more

Is big tech about to stumble?

Is big tech about to stumble?

It’s easy to get sucked into the lure of the biggest companies – they’re the most powerful; they’re unstoppable. But history suggests that’s not how these things work. The companies many investors have relied on for their returns in the last few years are the Magnificent 7 (Mag 7). Today, what kind of shape are … Read more

October Newsletter 2025

October Newsletter 2025

Welcome to our latest newsletter. We are inching closer to the end of the year, so it’s a good time to start thinking about your financial goals for 2026. In our first article, we explain why investing money regularly is one of the best ways you can achieve your financial goals sooner. If you’re nearing … Read more