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Will Caring For Ageing Parents Be Your Financial Crisis? Will Caring For Ageing Parents Be Your Financial Crisis? Will Caring For Ageing Parents Be Your Financial Crisis?

by Lynette Murray, Acton Advice Group

We are living increasingly longer and many older people will outlive their money. While adult children may assume the responsibility for paying for their parents’ care, this is often not something they have planned for and it can have a major impact…

Royal Commission – Learnings From The Super Hearings Royal Commission – Learnings From The Super Hearings Royal Commission – Learnings From The Super Hearings

by Adviser Ratings

Retail Super Cops a Hammering; Industry Not So Much. Last Friday, the Royal Commission finished its public hearings into the superannuation industry. Evidence over the two weeks saw a litany of failures stack up, most of which emanated from the…

The Benefits of a ‘Side Hustle’ in the Lead up to Retirement The Benefits of a ‘Side Hustle’ in the Lead up to Retirement The Benefits of a ‘Side Hustle’ in the Lead up to Retirement

by Lynette Murray, Acton Financial Planning

A ‘side hustle’ is something that you do outside your normal job that produces additional income.

Squirrel vs. Swan – What You Need to Know about Your Money Personality Squirrel vs. Swan – What You Need to Know about Your Money Personality Squirrel vs. Swan – What You Need to Know about Your Money Personality

by Lynette Murray

Our money personality can play a major role in how we value (and spend!) money; everything from going up a size one morning with your takeaway coffee, to the brand of clothing you regularly purchase and the make of car you drive. Platinum adviser…

Money Milestones For Your 50’s Money Milestones For Your 50’s Money Milestones For Your 50’s

by Lynette Murray, Acton Financial Planning

Are you turning fifty soon? If you haven’t thought about retirement yet then this is the decade where you really start to contemplate whether you will be able to afford the retirement lifestyle you dream of. Platinum adviser Lynette Murray says…

Helping Your Children Buy a Home – Financial, Practical and Emotional Considerations Helping Your Children Buy a Home – Financial, Practical and Emotional Considerations Helping Your Children Buy a Home – Financial, Practical and Emotional Considerations

by Lynette Murray, Acton Financial Planning

While interest rates might be lower than ever, breaking into the property market for young first home buyers is still out of reach for many. So, what should you consider if you are thinking about helping your adult children purchase their first home?

5 Things Financial Planners Can Tell You About Divorce 5 Things Financial Planners Can Tell You About Divorce

by Lynette Murray, Acton Financial Planning

It makes sense to consult someone who can explain the financial implications of certain decisions before you make any commitments. There are things that should be considered when you are going through a divorce. Lynette Murray, of Acton Advice Group…

Industry Funds Given Easy Ride at Royal Commission? Industry Funds Given Easy Ride at Royal Commission? Industry Funds Given Easy Ride at Royal Commission?

by Adviser Ratings

It is the belief of many that the Industry Super funds were given an easy ride compared to Retail Super funds. There is no doubt that retail funds were the subject of the lion’s share of the questioning, but did the commission “miss a trick” in not…

Adviser Ratings New Website Adviser Ratings New Website Adviser Ratings New Website

by Angus Woods

Well, change is afoot, and we’re not talking about Federal Politics. Last weekend we released a new version of the website. This will have some immediate positive impacts to adviser’s profiles...