New Year, new financial resolutions

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With Christmas festivities coming to an end, many of us are now taking to think about new year’s resolutions and goals for 2018. Getting a handle on finances or setting... Read more continue reading

The third layer of defence – portfolio protection

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Australians are living longer and our superannuation system is widely considered one of the best in the world. Logically, people who are living longer should expect to work longer. To... Read more continue reading

Resolutions for a new year

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As the end of the year rapidly approaches, clients will be planning for 2018. In this article, Centuria looks at ways to encourage clients to build their investments in the... Read more continue reading

Client experience demands will see the end of planner offices closing for Christmas says Mentor Education

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The luxury of financial planners being able to close their offices for the Festive Season (or any extended period these days) have well and truly been dispatched to the pages... Read more continue reading

Aussies to suffer post purchase blues this silly season

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A new study from AMP, a leading financial services organisation, has revealed over two-thirds (69 per cent) of Aussies suffer from ‘post-purchase blues’ – the feeling of regret, worry or remorse... Read more continue reading

Rising dementia rates to impact estate planning

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As Australia’s population ages, the number of people who will be affected by dementia is a growing issue, and as well as the personal and emotional impact of dementia on... Read more continue reading

Financy Women’s Index cuts through pay noise

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The Financy Women’s Index shows why we need to focus on data facts as we press for change on gender pay. The release of the latest Financy Women’s Index received increased media... Read more continue reading

1 November law change: new intestacy laws grant automatic inheritance to surviving partners  

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A significant change to an almost 60-year-old Victorian inheritance law is about to take effect. Partners will no longer share the inheritance (on the passing of a partner) with their... Read more continue reading

Intergenerational Advice Part 1: the opportunity worth chasing

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Like most developed countries, Australia is facing the challenge of an ageing population. It is estimated that by 2020 there will be more 65 year olds than one year olds... Read more continue reading

Household debt reaches the highest highs: are your clients covered?

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The decision by the Reserve Bank to leave the cash rate on hold for the eleventh month in a row has surprised few. Even more unsurprising may be the news... Read more continue reading