Education
The importance of a good education for your child
25 September
As parents, we naturally desire the best for our children, aiming to lay down a path that leads to a fulfilling and prosperous future. One of the most critical and impactful steps on this journey is ensuring a good education for our children. A...[Read More]
How kids’ gender and location impacted NAPLAN results
6 August
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Almost one-in-three Indigenous students not meeting basic education standards and classified as needing extra support, compared to just under one-in-ten non-Indigenous students * Two thirds of students classified as ‘strong’ or...[Read More]
The universe’s biggest mystery comes to rural Australia
30 July
From the coast to the mountains and the outback, every Australian child is made up of the same stuff as the stars and planets. So physicists and quantum computing experts are hitting the road to ensure rural and remote kids have the same...[Read More]
Helping kids with living expenses through early training
19 June
There’s a family event of sorts that gives parents mixed feelings of sadness, apprehension and relief — and children a lot of excitement: when a child leaves the proverbial nest. Now, this can happen early during your child’s teenage years or...[Read More]
‘Nation-building’ deal as public schools fully funded
26 March
A landmark agreement that ensures every Australian student receives a fully funded public eduction is being toasted as a nation-building breakthrough. After months of back-and-forth, the Commonwealth on Monday bowed to demands from a final holdout...[Read More]
Extra $110m for schools ups pressure on holdout states
20 November
Public schools in Canberra will receive extra Commonwealth cash, putting pressure on bigger states holding out for a better funding deal. The federal government will increase its percentage of funding in the ACT to 22.5 per cent in 2026, up from 20...[Read More]
Account Based Pension Vs Lifetime Annuity
2 March
Consideration of lifetime annuities is a regular agenda item in our review meetings for retirees over recent months. This is partly due to the relatively attractive annuity payments on offer following the increase in bond rates over the past couple...[Read More]
How parents can prepare for the cost of education in Australia
30 March
Education is a vital investment in your child’s future, but it can also be a significant financial burden for those who are unprepared. One study shows that although a large majority of Australian parents believe that education plays a significant...[Read More]
Superannuation Contributions [Video]
5 March
Superannuation offers very generous tax concessions on investment income, retirement income and some types of contributions. The video explains the main types of superannuation contributions. The contribution caps and eligibilities...[Read More]
Most expensive city for education revealed
25 January
Australia’s most liveable city is now also the most expensive for public school education. As more families tighten their belts due to inflation, the cost of education is soaring with some parents to spend upwards of $100,000 just to send their...[Read More]
Helping kids with living expenses
11 January
There’s a family event of sorts that gives parents mixed feelings of sadness, apprehension and relief — and children a lot of excitement: when a child leaves the proverbial nest. Now, this can happen early during your child’s teenage years or...[Read More]
Call to rebuild national tertiary sector
16 November
The federal government faces pressure to ensure a flagged review of the university sector delivers for students, staff and the national economy. Education Minister Jason Clare is expected to announce on Wednesday the details of a process, known as...[Read More]
Investor behaviour really does matter
7 July
As an adviser, I do spend a lot of time to ensure that we do consider "everything else" when we provide advice yo you. That includes your long term objectives, tolerance to risk, the economy, monetary policy, asset allocation, investment...[Read More]
[Video] Risk Profiles and Tolerance to Investment Risk
27 February
Assessment of your tolerance to investment risk is an important step in determining an appropriate investment strategy. A higher allocation towards growth assets is very likely to provide higher long term returns. However, a higher...[Read More]