Category: Lifestyle

2021 April Newsletter

April began with a welcome Easter break. As the vaccine rollout continues, restrictions ease, and life is a little closer to normal despite occasional setbacks. Whether you are relaxing at…
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2017 April Newsletter

Queenslanders are clearing up after the devastation of Cyclone Debbie which damaged homes, businesses and agricultural, Our thoughts and best wishes go out to all those affected. Cyclone Debbie hit…
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Federal Budget Analysis 2017-2018

The government is offering an incentive for retirees who downsize. Under this proposal, over 65s will be able to contribute up to $300,000 to super from the sale of their…
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2017 May Newsletter

As the weather cools and we start to reach for our umbrellas, the focus on the local economic front is the May 9 Federal Budget. The March quarter CPI, our…
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2017 June Newsletter

As the days get shorter and we settle into the cooler months, the political heat is subsiding after the Federal Budget. The Budget provided an annual snapshot of the state…
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2017 July Newsletter

July is here and the good news is that the shortest day and longest night are behind us. It’s also the start of the new financial year which is always…
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Pre-retirees concerned and underprepared

Almost one in three Australians do not believe they will be in a comfortable financial position when they retire and half of those nearing retirement have not begun planning for…
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2017 August Newsletter

The wattle is beginning to bloom, a sure sign that spring is just around the corner. The Australian economy has been a bit slower to spring to life, but there…
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2017 September Newsletter

Spring is finally here and it’s not just nature showing signs of growth; the Australian economy is also bearing fruit. Most of the top 200 ASX-listed companies have now announced…
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