Seniors financial wellness can be overcome with the right conversation

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When it comes to living a dignified, stress free and financially secure life in retirement – far too many seniors continue to suffer unnecessary financial, emotional and often health related... Read more continue reading

Financial pressures a direct cause of mental health and substance abuse issues among Australians

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New research released yesterday by Acorns reveals that Australians are overwhelmingly facing mental health and substance abuse issues due to financial pressures. The report shows that nearly one third (32 per... Read more continue reading

What does Financial Wellness look like?

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Australians are on a huge spectrum of Workplace Financial Wellness with only 6% classified as ‘superstars’, and 12% as ‘financially unwell’ meaning they are in desperate need of financial help.... Read more continue reading

Loan vs Gift? – the right way to help out your kids

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We all know that life’s pretty expensive living in Australia these days – especially if you have a hankering for buying residential real estate in a capital city. Plus, if... Read more continue reading

Rate your wealth: a reality check

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While many people may appear to be wealthy, in reality their financial situation can be quite tenuous – it is important to take steps to build enduring wealth, warns Michael... Read more continue reading

WSSA Financial Wellness Index : Australians are not well

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The Workplace Super Specialists Australia (WSSA) Financial Wellness Index has found almost two in five Australian workers are in dire need of improving their financial wellbeing, with only one in... Read more continue reading

WSSA Financial Wellness Index to uncover day-to-day financial reality

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Workplace Super Specialists Australia (WSSA) has partnered with CoreData Research to canvass the views of everyday working Australians on their financial wellness. Launching its Financial Wellness Index at its annual... Read more continue reading

Overconfidence and false expectations may explain why Australians hold less life insurance than their global peers

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Relative to their global peers, Australians have less savings, are less financially literate, and are more likely to underestimate the risks of death, illness and injury. Not surprisingly, Australians are... Read more continue reading

Political risk affects how assets are held

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Australian investors must recognise that political risk is currently a significant consideration in wealth creation and management, Matt Walsh, head of Lifeplan, has warned. “Managing political risk clearly involves the... Read more continue reading

Do you have less than 10 years to retirement?

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Do you have less than 10 years to retirement and are relying on picking the right shares to build your wealth? STOP. You are wasting your time. Here is why: S&P... Read more continue reading