Parents as co-purchasers of property
Increasingly, parents are helping adult children buy property. This might be to assist younger person to get started in the market, or to help a person get back on their feet after something like a relationship ending. This article discusses one way in which parents and children might come own property.
Grandparents and school fees
According to some estimates, more than 60% of private school fees are at least partly funded by grandparents.
The Government is Giving Away Free Money!!!
Yes, it’s true. The government is giving away free money. There are a few catches, however, and they’re not going to give you a fortune. But if you qualify, this is a government perk that is well worth contemplating.
What is trauma insurance?
Trauma cover is a form of life insurance that provides a lump sum benefit if you experience a specified form of medical trauma. This trauma can be a critical illness or a critical injury – and some insurers allow you to select which of these you wish to be insured for.
More on the 2018 Budget
A Financial Adviser’s Academy Awards Night
It is a financial adviser’s night of nights. Budget night. This year’s budget delivers mostly good news for our clients. Read on and see what’s new in money land.
Personal super contributions – let’s hear it for the Tax Office!
As of 2017, almost all working Australians can make a personal superannuation contribution for which they claim a tax deduction. For most people, this provides an immediate positive return on their investment. This article explains how to make the most of personal superannuation contributions.
What is an Exchange Traded Fund?
Exchange traded funds have quickly become one of the most popular ways of investing into the Australian sharemarket. ETFs combine the best parts of various types of managed investment and can be a very useful part of an investment portfolio.
Income protection insurances
Income protection insurance is essential for all people who would suffer financially if they were unable to earn income from working. This includes single people whose own lifestyle would suffer if they were unable to earn income as well as people who have financial dependents, such as parents.