The importance of financial protection for stay at home parents. There is a misconception that life insurance and income protection are only for those with real or paid jobs. But if you ask any stay at home parent, they will probably tell you their unpaid graft feels very much like ‘real work’. And the research […]
It is now six years since the global financial crisis ended. From their 2009 lows US shares are up 212%, global shares are up 159% and Australian shares are up 91% (held back by higher interest rates, the commodity collapse & the high $A).
More of us a working longer and taking a less traditional approach to retirement. Continuing to build up super or spend less of it as we get older can make a big difference for you in retirement. The ageing of the population – as outlined in the latest intergenerational report – together with a growing […]
The case for the RBA resuming interest rate cuts this year has been fairly clear: commodity prices have fallen more than expected; the $A has remained relatively high; while residential construction and consumer spending are okay the outlook for business investment has deteriorated pointing to overall growth remaining sub-par; and inflation is low. This has […]
What is risk? Surely that is a stupid question as everyone knows what risk is when it comes to investing. Investopedia (www.investopedia.com) defines risk as “the chance that an investment’s actual return will be different than expected”. It’s actually quite a complex concept because it could mean different things to different people depending on their […]
Investing can sometimes seem complicated. At Tailored Lifetime Solutions, our Financial Planners talk to clients about investing every single day. Their goal is to demystify the subject and help people make some pretty big decisions about their personal goals and how they’re going to achieve them. AMP has put together an introduction video that […]
Have you ever wondered what would happen to you and your family if you became ill? Trauma insurance provides a lump sum benefit in the event of being diagnosed with a serious medical condition. It can provide financial relief and certainty at a stressful time, giving you peace of mind so you can focus on […]
With the children gone and things slowing down it may be time to downsize. When you’ve got a family, a big house with plenty of room may make sense. But these days a smaller place may suit you better. Dreams of a change may be beckoning… you may be yearning to wake up to the […]
In some ways I find analysing China amusing. First, as long as I can recall numerous commentators have been calling for a Chinese hard landing. And for as long as I can recall they have been wrong.
You enjoy a challenge – right? Then step towards financial fitness by cutting your debts this year. Understand and embrace your debt. Firstly, work out where and what type of debt you have and start to plan how you’re going to cut it down. For example, if you roll multiple debts into one, you […]
Tailored Lifetime Solutions has been awarded the Firm of the Year at the 2025 Count.ed Conference on Hamilton Island. Chosen from a strong field of finalists, Tailored Lifetime Solutions was acknowledged for our professional excellence, commitment to clients and contribution to the advice community. The awards shine a spotlight on the Count network’s most outstanding […]
We look at how much money you might need each year and ways you can still budget for your social life. Australian retirees generally need a certain budget each year to live a modest or comfortable lifestyle, and industry figures recently revealed the highest annual increase in those budgets since 20101. The Association of Superannuation […]