Katherine's Blog
Why should I put money into Super?
Why should I put money into Super? Super is simply the name for money that is preserved until a certain requirement is met (for example retirement or age). If you put money into super, you will…
Women and Super-bridging the gap
Women and super – bridging the gap Did you know that the average super balance for men in the work force age between 58 and 62 years is approximately $210,000 and for women that balance is…
Estate Planning
Estate planning, how your adviser can help If you are starting over, either from divorce or death of a partner, it is essential to consider your own Estate Plan.Ask yourself these questions: • Have your assets changed-were…
Do You Need Personal Risk Insurance?
Do you need Personal Risk Insurance?The answer is probably, yes! Did you know that 95% of Australian families do not have adequate insurance cover? It is a common fact that most families will insure their car…
What kind of investor are you?
What kind of Investor are you? The first thing to remember when you answer this question, is there is no right or wrong answer. It is what you are comfortable with that is important (commonly known…
Superannuation,are you on track?
Superannuation, are you on track? It may not seem important to you now, however your super is probably what you will use to live comfortably in retirement. It is part of your financial future, just as…
Asset Classes
I recently sat down and had a chat with a young woman who had just started her first job after university. This is a very smart, highly educated and professional woman in a well paid role….
Are bank accounts like shoes?
I promised to show you how to organise those 3 bank accounts and I wanted you to be able to relate this to something we all love. Think about those 3 bank accounts like shoes, yes…
Yes Virginia, you really can have a convertible
Ok, you might have had a part time job in high school, but let’s face it, you probably spent all you had each week. You just had to have that outfit for Saturday night, petrol to…