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The Importance of Budgeting

Written by on March 12, 2014

Budgeting is the process of creating a plan to spend your money. Creating this spending plan allows you to determine in advance whether you will have enough money to do the things you need to do or would like to do. If you don't have enough money to do everything you would like to do, then […]

The pitfalls of buying life insurance online

Written by on November 21, 2013

What are some of the pitfalls of buying life insurance online?Most online insurance providers promote the simplicity of applying for life insurance online – no blood tests or medical exams, a handful of medical and pastime questions, and the policy can then be issued instantly. Nice and easy with […]

Paying your mortgage with your super

Written by on November 21, 2013

Can I pay off my mortgage with my super? Superannuation is subject to special access rules called preservation. What this means is that you cannot access your super benefits until you retire after a certain age, or you satisfy another condition of release such as permanent disability or severe […]

Trauma Insurance – can you afford not to have it?

Written by on November 21, 2013

What is Trauma insurance? Trauma insurance (also known as Critical Illness insurance) provides a lump sum upon the diagnosis of a serious medical condition. Whilst many of us may have private health insurance, the full cost of seeking specialist treatment for a serious illness is usually not […]