News and updates about building wealth, retiring and achieving goals.

Winter 2019

June 7, 2019

The end of the election uncertainty and the investor-friendly policies of the Coalition produced a relief rally on financial markets. And the Australian dollar more broadly has suffered from a flight to safety as trade tensions between the US and China escalate, pushing the US dollar higher. Global bond yields and share prices have also fallen in May.

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How Much Super Is Enough?

May 8, 2019

Most of us dream of the day we can stop working and start ticking off our bucket list. Whether you dream of cruising Alaska, watching the sun rise over Uluru, improving your golf handicap or spending time with the grandkids, superannuation is likely to be a major source of your retirement income.

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Free Initial Consultation

April 17, 2019

So what is on offer to the friends, family members, business or work colleagues of our loyal clients?

Referral’s from our valued clients will be entitled to a FREE initial consultation with one of our expert Financial Advisers!

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Federal Budget 2019-20 Analysis

April 9, 2019

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has delivered a ‘back in the black’ Budget aimed squarely at voters, stressing the Morrison Government’s commitment to financial discipline and low taxes. As expected, the Treasurer signaled sweeping tax cuts and major infrastructure spending if the Coalition wins the upcoming federal election widely expected to be held in May.

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Autumn 2019

March 1, 2019

After one of the hottest summers on record, many Australians will welcome Autumn and the opportunity to be more active outdoors and perhaps get busy in the garden. There will be no let-up in the heat on the political and economic front though, with the Budget and a Federal election looming.

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Don’t Short-Change Your Medium-Term Goals

February 7, 2019

When it comes to setting financial priorities, medium-term goals often suffer from middle child syndrome, not taken as seriously as the oldest or indulged as much as the youngest. The serious long-term goal of saving for retirement gets lots of attention, and rightly so. It’s super important.

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2018 Small Business Of The Year Award

January 16, 2019

Last month FFA was honoured to WIN the 2018 “Small Business of the Year Award” at the Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce Business awards!

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2018 Year In Review

January 13, 2019

Investors started 2018 full of hope, with the global economy and financial markets in good shape, but by year’s end they were uncertain and a little anxious about what lay ahead. Markets responded with last minute falls across all asset classes.

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Avoiding The Holiday Debt Hangover

December 17, 2018

We all know there’s nothing worse than starting the new year with unpaid debt. Making a solid plan for your silly season spend can make a big difference and will help you avoid a holiday debt hangover.

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Protecting Your Family

December 10, 2018

When you are enjoying the summer break with your loved ones, it can be hard to imagine anything could ever go wrong. But life is unpredictable, which is why life insurance is so important, particularly when you have people who depend on you.

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Summer 2018

December 3, 2018

December is upon us and summer has arrived with bushfires in Queensland and flooding rains in NSW. Our best wishes go out to all those affected as well as our brave emergency services workers.

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Benefits Of A Super Long Engagement

November 8, 2018

Superannuation is a long-term financial relationship. It begins with our first job, grows during our working life and hopefully supports us through our old age. Throughout your super journey you will experience the ups and downs of bull and bear markets so it’s important to keep your eye on the long term.

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