When Retirement Starts to Feel Like Living; Finding the Rhythm of a Life with More Time – Part 2

1 October

A year into retirement, something had changed.The novelty of waking without an alarm had faded. The long-awaited holiday had been taken. The jobs around the house that had accumulated over twenty years were slowly disappearing from the...[Read More]

Advice to give your kids when starting a new job

1 October

Getting your first job is an exciting and stressful time. Kids don’t always know what to do or how to act. Giving them some advice can help them get off to a good start. Explain that they’ve already gotten through the hard part. They...[Read More]

More than a will: The conversations that shape your family’s future — Part 1/3

1 October

Estate planning is often treated as something to deal with later in life. A task for retirement. A legal document to sign, file away and hopefully not think about again for many years.   But good estate planning is far more meaningful than...[Read More]

Top 7 BAS mistakes business owners make — and how to avoid them

1 October

For many business owners, Business Activity Statements can feel like just another administrative task competing for attention.But BAS mistakes can create unnecessary stress, disrupt cash flow and make it harder to understand the true financial...[Read More]

Protect your peace — The power of positive people

1 October

We often think about wellbeing in terms of what we eat, how much we exercise and whether we are getting enough sleep.But there is another part of wellbeing that can be just as important.The people around us.The conversations we have, the energy we...[Read More]

Four strategies to safeguard your financial future

1 October

Financial stability doesn’t usually come by chance; it requires preparation and strategy. Most of us depend on a steady paycheck, but few consider what would happen if it disappeared suddenly. Protecting yourself against financial disaster...[Read More]

The difference between a conventional superannuation and a self-managed super fund (SMSF)

1 October

Superannuation is an essential part of planning for retirement in Australia. For most people, it quietly grows in the background through employer contributions and investment earnings. But did you know there’s more than one way to manage your...[Read More]

BAS matters: Why being organised and on time is good for business

24 September

Running a business comes with plenty of competing priorities. Customers, staff, suppliers, cash flow and growth can quickly take centre stage, while administration gets pushed further down the list.But one obligation that deserves consistent...[Read More]

Turning retirement dreams into a plan; The life we’ve been working towards – Part 1

24 September

For years, retirement can feel like something waiting somewhere in the distance. There are careers to build, mortgages to pay, children to raise and countless everyday commitments competing for attention. Then, almost unexpectedly, the conversation...[Read More]

Life after business: What do you want your exit to look like?

24 September

For many business owners, the business becomes far more than a source of income. It becomes part of your identity. It may have shaped your daily routine for 10, 20 or even 40 years. It may have supported your family, employed people in your...[Read More]

8 traits good parents have in common

24 September

People know the importance of good parenting, but what makes model parents? What do they do for their children that shows they are good parents?Here, we unlock the mystery of good parenting with a list of 8 things good parents do for their...[Read More]

7 things retirees wish they had considered in their 40s and 50s

17 September

Retirement often feels a long way off when you are in your 40s and even your early 50s. Life is busy, mortgages are still being paid, children may still be at home, careers are demanding, and there always seems to be another financial priority...[Read More]

Don’t let tax catch you out: 5 things to keep in mind

17 September

Tax is one of those things that can quietly sit in the background for most of the year — until suddenly it is time to lodge a return, prepare financial statements or deal with an unexpected tax bill.   Whether you are an employee, investor,...[Read More]

Could a shorter working week be better for your health?

17 September

For many of us, work has a habit of expanding to fill almost every available space in our lives. Emails creep into evenings, weekends become recovery time, and personal appointments are squeezed around meetings and deadlines.   Most of the time, we...[Read More]

Aged care is about more than care — It’s about how you want to live

17 September

For many people, the words “aged care” immediately bring to mind thoughts of nursing homes, medical appointments and losing independence.   But aged care can be about something much broader.   It can be about staying connected, feeling safe,...[Read More]