by melissa | Oct 6, 2018 | Be debt free, Buy an investment property, Care for others, Financial independence, Home and family, Protect my lifestyle, Retire Right
Money doesn’t buy happiness Most of us know that money doesn’t buy happiness. Australian researcher Hugh MacKay in his book, The Good Life (2013), concludes that “a good life is not measured by security, wealth, status, achievement or levels of happiness....
by melissa | Oct 4, 2018 | Financial independence, Retire Right
Do you know the SMSF rules? Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) provide a level of financial control that appeals to many people, particularly as retirement draws closer. But if you have an SMSF, or you want to set one establish one, there are several issues you need to...
by melissa | Oct 4, 2018 | Be debt free, Buy an investment property, Care for others, Financial independence, Home and family, Protect my lifestyle, Retire Right
Are you living the dream? Almost one in four Australians (23%) believe they are definitely or mostly ‘living the dream’. This is according to recent research from the Financial Planning Association.1 Here are six traits that have helped them to achieve their...
by melissa | Oct 4, 2018 | Be debt free, Buy an investment property, Care for others, Financial independence, Home and family, Protect my lifestyle, Retire Right
Giving to others As Christmas approaches, many people’s minds turn to the needs of those who have to make do with less at this time of year. This can be a good time to make tax deductible donations to a charity. Whether charitable giving is already part of your...
by melissa | Oct 4, 2018 | Retire Right
Will you downsize your home? When the kids move out or the yard gets too big to manage, your thoughts might turn to downsizing your family home for a townhouse or apartment. A lock up and leave lifestyle is also appealing to many in retirement. Now there is added...
by melissa | Oct 4, 2018 | Retire Right
If you are a member of the Public Sector Superannuation Scheme (PSS), you may be entitled to generous benefits when you retire or take a Voluntary Redundancy (VR). Generally you have the option of taking a full pension, part pension, or full lump sum for your PSS...
