Beyond The Will

By Katrina Haskew | 07/07/2025

Practical and Philosophical Strategies To Prevent Inheritance Disputes Introduction: The Stakes of Inheritance Disputes in Australia Inheritance disputes are more common in Australia than many realise, often resulting in fractured families, prolonged legal battles, and diminished estates. According to research cited by Slater & Gordon, “almost half of Australians believe that family conflict is likely…

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How to Make a Budget: A Step-by-Step Guide by Financial Experts

By Katrina Haskew | 10/06/2025

Introduction Learning how to make a budget is an essential skill for managing your finances well. A budget helps you control your spending, save money, and reach financial goals. Many Australians struggle with money management, often unsure of where to start or how to create a personal budget that works for them. This is where…

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FAMILY TRUSTS AND RELATIONSHIP BREAKDOWNS

By Katrina Haskew | 24/05/2025

NAVIGATING ASSET PROTECTION, LEAGAL REALITIES AND RESILIENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT Introduction: The Rise of Family Trusts and the Challenge of Relationship Breakdowns Family trusts have become a cornerstone of wealth management in Australia, valued for their flexibility, tax efficiency, and capacity to facilitate intergenerational wealth transfer. As families grow more financially sophisticated, advisers are increasingly turning…

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SHELTER, SECURITY AND THE AUSTRALIAN DREAM

By Katrina Haskew | 23/05/2025

UNPACKING THE HOUSING CRISIS AND PATHS TO RESILIENCE Introduction: The Australian Dream in Crisis For generations, the “Australian Dream” has been synonymous with home ownership-a symbol of stability, personal achievement, and intergenerational security. Yet, in 2025, this dream is under threat as Australia faces a housing crisis of unprecedented scale and complexity. The sharp decline…

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My 5 tips… to bring more balance into your life

By Katrina Haskew | 25/07/2018

Having a balanced life seems to be quite a hot topic at the moment, which makes sense considering the constant stimulus hitting us from all angles. We are constantly connected to people and work through our phones and computers, and so learning how to balance all that can be pretty tough. So, I decided to…

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Tips for staying fit as a new Mum

By Katrina Haskew | 28/11/2017

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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Balance equals good business

By Katrina Haskew | 23/10/2017

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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