The new financial year is already upon us and it’s time for some important housekeeping updates in the form of new legislation, thresholds, and rates that came into effect on 1 July.
This month, we share some ideas on having an investing conversation with kids, we look at what’s behind the life insurance premium surge, and we bring you a special video interview with Dr Joanne Earl of Macquarie University on what it means to take a holistic approach to retirement planning.
Plus, we introduce our new Q&A feature, where each month we’ll answer a common question on a hot financial topic.
Enjoy the edition.
The secrets to a successful retirement
Dr Joanne Earl from Macquarie University shares her research insights on the key ingredients to a positive and happy retirement.
3 ways to start an investing conversation with kids
Introducing kids to the idea of investing to build long-term wealth could be life changing. We share some ideas on how to get the conversation started.
Deciding whether to boost your super, pay down your mortgage, or help your kids out is a common dilemma. We look at some of the considerations to weigh up.
The effects of the pandemic have led to significant increases in life insurance premiums in recent months. We look at what to consider before making any changes to your policy.