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Where to seek advice during the COVID-19 crisis | Money & Life

Where to seek advice during the COVID-19 crisis The COVID-19 pandemic is a global crisis and people the world over are experiencing impacts in their lives as a result. To keep your anxieties about money to a minimum, find out where you can turn for help to secure your finances and income. With the ongoing escalation of the COVID-19 crisis many people are struggling. Huge changes are happening and we’re all being affected, socially, emotionally …

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COVID-19: Withdrawing super – what to consider | Money & Life

COVID-19: Withdrawing super – what to consider In March 2020, the federal government announced early access to super as one of their measures to support people experiencing financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out some things to consider when looking at this option to take the pressure off your finances at this challenging time. Throughout March 2020 the federal government has been releasing details of financial support available to Australians who have lost income …

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The value of financial advice during the COVID-19 crisis | Money & Life

The value of financial advice during the COVID-19 crisis It’s no secret that, for many of those working in the financial advice and insurance industries, the past few years have required some adapting to. Going back to 2018, the Life Insurance Framework (LIF) introduced the first caps on commissions, and just over a year later, the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry created a paradigm shift in the regulation …

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Withdrawing super – what to consider | Money & Life

Withdrawing super – what to consider In March 2020, the federal government announced early access to super as one of their measures to support people experiencing financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out some things to consider when looking at this option to take the pressure off your finances at this challenging time. Throughout March 2020 the federal government has been releasing details of financial support available to Australians who have lost income due …

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What could the COVID-19 economic stimulus package do for my finances? | Money & Life

What could the COVID-19 economic stimulus package do for my finances? In March and April 2020, a whole range of payments have been announced for Australians looking for financial relief as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis. Find out how you could benefit from the Federal Government’s economic stimulus package. The global and local impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been like nothing we’ve experienced before. As a result, there are a …

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How fit are your finances? | Money & Life

How fit are your finances? Wearable technology can monitor our heart rate and tell us how much sleep we’ve had, but what about our financial wellbeing? If you could benefit from a Fitbit for your finances, read on. Just like your physical health, the more you can monitor what’s happening with your finances, the easier it will be to improve your financial fitness. We all know that financial stress can have a negative …

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Take stock of how much conveniences are costing you | Money & Life

Take stock of how much conveniences are costing you With weeks, and perhaps months, of self-isolation ahead, many of life’s conveniences like streaming and delivery services will become our essentials. But if you’re used to spending unlimited amounts to make life that little bit easier, now is a good time to look at what you can live without to make your budget go further. These days it’s easy to order just about anything on demand. …

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Where is your cash flow taking you? | Money & Life

Where is your cash flow taking you? When you compare your current lifestyle, expenses and savings with what you’re planning for in retirement, does it all add up? Find out why it’s important to balance your cash flow now with the super savings you’re going to need in retirement. Living from pay cheque to pay cheque is something that many Australians are used to doing. In fact, based on levels of personal debt, quite a …

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Retirement planning: new insights on what clients need most | Money & Life

Retirement planning: new insights on what clients need most What can make the biggest difference to wellbeing in retirement? According to the new Best Possible Retirement Index (BPR Index©) from CoreData, having more in super savings isn’t always the answer to living a better life in retirement. Typically, Australians worry about money more than they worry about anything else and this can have many negative impacts on our lives. The good news is that financial …

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Working in retirement | Money & Life

Working in retirement Work Bonus is an incentive for pensioners to work past retirement age. It allows pensioners to earn more from working each fortnight before their pension payment rate starts to reduce. Retirement can often feel like a lifetime coming. But once you actually get there, it can be both exciting and a little bit daunting. It’s a major life adjustment, and particularly so if you’ve spent decades in the workforce. It’s important to …