How to reset your finances after a setback
Most people will experience a financial setback at some point in their lives. But there are some events that can turn your world on its...
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5 hours ago
Life events that should trigger a review of your insurance
Most Australians have life insurance through their super fund. While this can be a cheaper and more convenient option than purchasing a...
My Fortress
5 hours ago
Cash flow principles to live by
Just as companies monitor the net flow of cash to ensure bills are paid, profits remain high, and investment opportunities aren’t missed,...
My Fortress
Oct 21
Savvy ways to encourage your teens to save and invest
Financial literacy in school age children is important, but the stakes get much higher once your kids start working and earning an...
My Fortress
Oct 21
What does financial freedom look like (and is it in the cards for you?)
There are many different paths to financial freedom. For some people it’s the product of years of planning and discipline. For others,...
My Fortress
Oct 21
Will you need to sell your home to fund aged care?
As you or your parents grow older and the realisation that some form of aged care may be needed starts to set in, it’s easy to find...
My Fortress
Sep 23
5 steps to take right now to make sure your super is working for you
Your annual super statement will provide a snapshot of how your super is going, but it can also be an invitation to take a look under the...
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Sep 23
How scammers target your superannuation (and what you can do to protect it)
Your super is likely one of your biggest financial assets, and unfortunately that makes it a popular target for scammers. While they have...
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Sep 23
Surprise retirement expenses you should know about
Retirement often forces people to put their spending habits under the microscope in ways that they didn’t during their working years....
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Aug 16
Can you contribute to your child’s super?
As a parent, you probably want to boost your child’s chances of achieving wealth and security in life, and topping up their super might...
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Aug 16
Estate planning strategies for blended families
If you’re in the middle of the estate planning process, having a blended family can add a lot more complexity than you were prepared for....
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Aug 16
Is default bias derailing your super?
Let’s imagine two groups of people looking to hire a car. One is told they can have any colour they want, but if they don't make a choice...
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Aug 16
Planning for retirement when you have debt
According to ABS figures, the average household debt has quadrupled over the last 18 years, jumping from $62,000 in 2003-04 to $242,000...
My Fortress
Jul 25
3 cognitive biases that might hindering your financial success
We make thousands of decisions each day, and a lot of those decisions happen beyond our awareness. While plenty are minor or...
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Jul 25
Passing on wealth while alive or through a Will: Which is better?
With the average person living longer these days, many are choosing to bestow some of their assets to their loved ones during their...
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Jul 19
Cash poor, getting by or high net worth: What will your retirement look like?
Having a clear idea of where you stand financially is the first step to planning the retirement you want. If your working years are...
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Jul 19
The Stage 3 tax cuts are live, what should you do with the extra money?
First announced in 2018 — and given a major facelift by the Albanese Government — the stage 3 tax cuts have finally come into effect....
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Jun 13
The tax implications of being made redundant
Learning that you’ve been made redundant can leave you in shock, but being handed a redundancy payment on your way out can help lessen...
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Jun 6
Can you inherit a family member's debt?
If a relative or loved one dies owing money, does it fall on their next of kin to cover any unpaid debts? Generally speaking, you won’t...
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