This month saw the launch of a new national consumer advertising campaign by the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA), designed to raise awareness of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals. The campaign – called ‘It’s all you need to know’ delivers a simple, clear message about the credentials of a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. It informs you about […]
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By Peta Winkless, Operations Manager Smarter cash flow ‘Cash flow is so important!’ Whatever your income, if you spend more than you earn you are creating financial problems for yourself. The good news is that getting on top of your finances and managing your cash flow effectively does not have to be hard. You simply […]
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In our fast-paced world, the desire for a better work/life balance is a common goal. It affects everyone from young professionals working long hours to get ahead, dual income households juggling inflexible jobs and children, and older workers wanting more time to help care for grandchildren or ease into retirement. While some people want to […]
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By Greg Major* In the early years of family life when couples are faced with juggling work with childcare for their young children, the decision whether or not both parents should work – and just how many hours they work – can be a difficult one. According to the latest AMP.NATSEM Income and Wealth report, […]
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AT THE COAL FACE: David Baruffi Article originally published in The West Australian YOUR MONEY special insert on 19/10/2015 Q. Why did you enter financial services? A. I have had an interest in macro-economics since my undergraduate days at the University of WA. Over my working life, I have had the opportunity to work with […]
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Can you live the dream? If you’ve ever daydreamed about working fewer hours, returning to a shorter week after having a baby or reducing your work days before retirement, there’s a lot to consider before making the move to a changed lifestyle. Australia has one of the highest rates of part-time, temporary or self-employed workers […]
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By Greg Major, Director, Blueprint Wealth* Youth unemployment is an area of concern in the economy at the moment and the job prospects for young people are grim, according to new figures that reveal youth unemployment is hovering around 28 per cent. If you’re the parent of a grown child who is struggling to leave […]
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By Greg Major*, BA (AsSt) BE (Hons) MBA, GAICD FFIN FAIM, Director, Blueprint Wealth Having the kids jump into bed with dad on Father’s Day is a great way to start the morning. Although the experience may not be as enjoyable for him once the kids hit age 30. With the rising cost of just […]
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This month saw the launch of a new national consumer advertising campaign by the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA), designed to raise awareness of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals. The campaign – called ‘It’s all you need to know’ delivers a simple, clear message about the credentials of a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. It informs you about […]
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By Greg Major*, BA (AsSt) BE (Hons) MBA, GAICD FFIN FAIM, Director, Blueprint Wealth A new report has found the short-term financial gain in returning to work after having kids can be negligible for some women, when factoring in the cost of child care, loss of Government benefits and potential increase in tax. The latest […]
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