Tips for staying fit as a new Mum

As a busy mum of 3, Holly Usher often struggles to cram in everything life requires of her, like most mums. But with a longstanding passion for fitness, Holly is now dedicating herself to helping other mums keep up their fitness goals – or get started in the first place! Below are Holly’s five main…

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Why are more Australians choosing SMSFs?

More and more people are turning to self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs). We explore why SMSFs are becoming more popular and look at their benefits and risks. What is an SMSF? An SMSF is a private superannuation fund that’s regulated by the Australian Taxation Office. You manage it yourself and can have up to four members…

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Six ways to reduce your debt burden

Debt is one of the fixtures of modern life for most people but if you feel it’s getting out of your control, it’s time to act. Fortunately, there are straightforward ways to regain control of your money. Start a debt management plan This will mean prioritising your debts in order of urgency, setting a budget,…

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Budget for a very merry Christmas

A bit of planning and forethought may help take the financial stress out of Christmas.   Christmas is a happy time of year that brings people together but it can also be expensive. With a bit of early planning you may control your festive season spending. Here are some tips to help avoid a New…

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Balance equals good business

Written by Jason Robinson, Director at RBK Advisory. Taking the leap from a secure full time job into starting my own business was one of the biggest decisions I’ve ever made – and one of the best. But working twelve+ hour days from the get go quickly took its toll. When I started out, I was…

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Health and wealth go hand-in-hand

Australians trust their doctors with intimate details of their physical and mental health and now wealth experts are urging a similar stance towards financial advisers. Leading Advice managing director Katrina Haskew believes incorporating mental, physical and lifestyle factors is integral to a successful financial strategy. “New clients often think we’re only there to discuss how…

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Why it pays to ask the tricky questions

Most advisors haven’t been trained in psychology, counselling, or medicine. But in many instances, we find ourselves broaching on topics that require a little bit of knowledge in these areas. Why? Because your clients’ ability to implement your advice is strongly linked to their mental and physical health, and their life circumstances. The client going…

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