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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By AMP, originally published on 20/3/15 amp.com.au/insights With 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 […]
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By Dee Kusumastuty, Financial Advisor We know women generally live longer than men, but new research shows the majority of Australian women are unlikely to work past the age of 65, making it more important than ever for them to take control of their finances early and plan appropriately for life after work. The latest […]
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By Greg Major*, Director, Blueprint Wealth Australians with the best life expectancy in history will have to work longer in order to be able to fund their retirement. But new research has found only half of all working Australians will be healthy enough to work into their golden years. The latest AMP.NATSEM report, Going the […]
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On the 18th June 2015, Blueprint Wealth hosted its first Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser to help Cancer Council Western Australia raise vital funds for cancer prevention, research and support services. The event raised $1567.50 for Cancer Council WA. For over 20 years, Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea has helped fund world class research, prevention programs and support […]
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By Greg Major*, Director, Blueprint Wealth The latest AMP.NATSEM report, Going the distance: Working longer, living healthier, has found that although the pension age may rise to 70 if the Government’s proposed legislation passes, many people in their 60s simply aren’t going to be healthy enough to work that long. The report found that in […]
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The below article was published in The West Australian, Your Money section on Monday, 1st June 2015 By David Baruffi, Director, Blueprint Wealth If you are leaving the Western Australian Public service through retirement or redundancy here are some things you ought to know. Western Australian Government Employees have three superannuation funds: Gold State Super […]
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The Blueprint Wealth team took on the 12km run at the 2015 HBF Run for a Reason on Sunday, 24 May. The team is pleased to share they raised $2,253.20 towards our supporting partner, Cancer Council Western Australia. This is the second year Blueprint Wealth has participated in the HBF Run for a Reason. Dee Kusumastuty, Financial […]
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By Greg Major*, BA (AsSt) BE (Hons) MBA, GAICD FFIN FAIM, Director, Blueprint Wealth Estate planning is a topic that many people would rather not talk about too often, but it’s an important part of the entire financial planning process for anyone with responsibilities, whether they are family or business responsibilities. With one in three […]
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