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08/09/2026

The First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS) helps first home buyers save faster by using the tax benefits of super.

✔ Contribute up to $15,000 per year, $50,000 total

✔ Pay only 15% tax on contributions (vs your marginal rate)

✔ Withdraw funds when ready to buy your first home

Tip: You must be 18+, never owned property, and intend to live in the home for at least 6 months.

Learn more in our guide - contact us for a copy.

05/09/2026

💰 Dad’s Financial Planning Rules

1. Never pay full price.
2. Turn the lights off when you leave the room.
3. “We have food at home.”
4. Keep everything because “you never know when you might need it.”
5. And most importantly… never, EVER throw away a perfectly good piece of timber. 😂

To all the Dads who taught us the value of a dollar, the importance of hard work and that nothing is ever truly broken until Dad has had a look at it…

Happy Father’s Day! 👨‍🔧❤️

We hope you have a fantastic day — and perhaps even spend a little of that money you've been saving!

31/08/2026

🌼 Happy First Day of Spring! 🌼

Spring is a season of fresh beginnings, new opportunities and renewed optimism.

Just as gardens flourish with a little care and attention, your financial future can benefit from regular reviews and thoughtful planning. Whether you're saving for retirement, growing your investments, protecting your family or simply wanting to make the most of your finances, small steps today can make a meaningful difference tomorrow.

As we welcome the new season, it's the perfect time to check in on your financial goals and ensure you're on track for the year ahead.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful spring filled with growth, happiness and new possibilities.

🌸 Happy Spring from all of us!

31/08/2026

Redundancy can be daunting - but with the right plan, it can set you up for success.

✔ Understand tax on payouts and leave entitlements

✔ Review your super and insurance before making changes

✔ Use smart strategies to manage cash flow and debt

✔ Prepare for Centrelink waiting periods

Next Step:

Get practical tips to protect your financial future. Read our guide - contact us for a copy.

24/08/2026

If you’re 55+, you could add up to $300,000 from the sale of your home into your super-tax effectively and without impacting contribution caps.

✔ No need to buy a smaller home

✔ Couples can contribute up to $600,000

✔ Must be done within 90 days of settlement

This strategy can boost retirement savings and help you plan for the future.

Discover how downsizer contributions work. Read our guide - contact us for a copy.

18/08/2026

Accessing aged care can be overwhelming - but early planning makes all the difference.

✔ Understand your options: home care, respite, residential care

✔ Check eligibility and complete an ACAT assessment

✔ Know the fees and funding strategies

✔ Put legal protections in place (Power of Attorney, Advance Care Directive) A financial adviser can help you navigate costs, maximise entitlements, and protect your estate.

Learn more in our guide - contact us for a copy.

11/08/2026

If you provide constant care for someone with a disability or medical condition, you may be eligible for:

✔ Carer Payment – income support for full-time carers

✔ Carer Allowance – extra help for daily care needs

✔ Carer Supplement – annual bonus for eligible carers

Payments can ease financial stress and include concessions and supplements. Check income and asset limits to qualify.

Learn more about what’s available in our guide - contact us for a copy.

05/08/2026

A granny flat arrangement can help ageing parents stay at home - but it may affect Centrelink entitlements and estate planning.

✔ Right to live for life without ownership

✔ Centrelink applies a “reasonableness test”

✔ Always have a written agreement

Tip: These arrangements can affect estate planning and tax-always seek professional advice.

Learn more in our guide - contact us for a copy.

28/07/2026

If you’re 60 or over, a Transition to Retirement Income Stream (TRIS) lets you access your super while still working. Use it to:

✔ Top up income when moving to part-time work

✔ Boost super through salary sacrifice

✔ Pay down debt before retirement

Read our guide to learn how TRIS can help you ease into retirement - contact us for a copy.

26/07/2026

What is he thinking?

Sky News host Jaimee Rogers took aim at Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's characterisation of Australians' superannuation as a "national asset”. “The Prime Minister sees Australia's retirement savings as something that can be used to advance the nation's interests … a national asset,” Ms Rog...