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What Is a Family Trust and When Should You Set One Up?
by Matt Hale. Mon Nov 9, 2026
When you’ve worked hard to build up your family’s wealth, you may want to consider how those assets will be managed and p...keep reading
What Are ETFs and How Do They Work for Australian Investors?
by Matt Hale. Mon Nov 9, 2026
Investing can seem complicated when you’re faced with so many options. Understanding how different investments work can hel...keep reading
Estate Planning in Australia: A Guide to Protecting Your Wealth
by Matt Hale. Mon Nov 9, 2026
Planning for the future means thinking about what matters most to you and the people you care about. Estate planning in Austr...keep reading
How to Choose the Best Super Fund in Australia for Your Goals
by Matt Hale. Mon Nov 9, 2026
Superannuation is one of the main ways Australians save for retirement. Choosing the right fund can make a difference to your...keep reading
Negative Gearing in Australia: How It Works and What’s Changing
by Matt Hale. Mon Nov 9, 2026
Property comes up in a lot of our first conversations. Usually it sounds like this: "Should we buy an investment property? Ev...keep reading
Pay Off the Mortgage, Put More Into Super or Invest?
by Matt Hale. Mon Nov 9, 2026
"Should we pay off the mortgage, put more into super or invest?" It's the question every financial planner in Australia hears...keep reading
How Much Life Insurance Cover Do You Really Need?
by Matt Hale. Mon Oct 19, 2026
Life insurance can help protect the people who depend on your income, but knowing how much cover you need can be tricky. ...keep reading
How Much Do I Need to Retire in Australia?
by Matt Hale. Mon Oct 19, 2026
Retirement looks different for everyone. You might be counting down the years until you can leave work behind, or starting to...keep reading
Salary Sacrificing Into Super: How It Cuts Your Tax and Grows Your Retirement
by Alex Devonshire. Fri Aug 7, 2026
Building wealth is often less about finding the perfect investment and more about creating systems that make good financial d...keep reading
How Much Super Do I Need to Retire? More Than ASFA Says
by Matt Hale. Fri Aug 7, 2026
No one asks, but everyone is always thinking it during the intro calls I do. ...keep reading
The Real Cost of Cheap Financial Advice
by Matt Hale. Mon Apr 13, 2026
This landed in my inbox on 8 April. "Your clients are sitting on untappe...keep reading
How Much Value Does a Financial Adviser Add?
by Matt Hale. Mon Mar 30, 2026
Almost every introductory call I have includes the same question - either directly or indirectly: ...keep reading

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