What Are Annuities?

What are annuities? An annuity is a simple, secure financial product that guarantees a series of payments in return for an upfront investment. The capital can be returned at the end of the agreed term or gradually during the term of the annuity. The rate of return is...

Reviewing Your Retirement

Whether you are already retired or looking forward to that magical last day there are a few things you can do to ensure your retirement is comfortable. 1. Re-examine your Centrelink eligibility. 2. Aged care is a complex area currently under review at a federal level....

Retirement Standards

The ASFA Retirement Standard benchmarks the annual budget needed by Australians to fund either a comfortable or modest standard of living in the post-work years. It is updated quarterly to reflect inflation, and provides detailed budgets of what singles and couples...

Making a Living Will

A living will and a durable power of attorney for healthcare can ensure that healthcare decisions will stay in the hands of trusted people that you choose. There are two components to a living will. The first is a written statement you make directly to medical...

Travel in Style

With the Australian Dollar so high,  it’s a perfect time to travel overseas! Hi there, Petrina from Jetset Travel Mareeba here! My Story  I had the opportunity to experience an APT Canadian Tour. The finest accommodation, breathtaking views and outstanding...