07-Aug-2020 | Children, Wealth
Many grandparents want to give their grandchildren a head start in life, and a common way to do so is to help by paying some (or all) of their school fees. This can, of course, simply be done by making a contribution at the time the fees are payable. However, it’s not unusual for grandparents to plan ahead by setting funds aside in a specific account. That is one option, but there might be a better one.
17-Jul-2017 | Children, Family, Inform, Wealth
To make child care more affordable, the federal government offers parents two forms of financial assistance. Here’s what you should know about these benefits – and how they’re about to change.
21-Oct-2016 | Children, Count, Retirement, Wealth
After you’ve worked hard to give your kids the best start in life, what better reward could there be than seeing them have children of their own? As a proud grandparent, you’ll want to make sure the little ones, as well as your own children, are looked after financially when you’re gone — and that’s why estate planning is so important.
25-Apr-2016 | Children, Family, Insurance, Wealth
Priorities have shifted. You’re making your way up the work ladder but the pressures of a mortgage, a second car and young children are being felt.
Are your family, friends or adult children part of the large percentage of Australians who are under-insured? Here’s a simple guide to stage-of-life insurance priorities.
03-Sep-2015 | Children, CommInsure, Wealth
In summary, child cover will pay a lump sum of to $250,000 in the event of 38 child trauma events, including severe burns. Most insurance companies do offer this cover, including Zurich, Suncorp, Onepath, Asteron and your private health cover insurance providers. It’s...
16-Apr-2015 | Children, Count, Economy, SMSF, Wealth
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