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Tips - Investing
Wise words |
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It's all about 'time in' the market and not 'timing' the market. |
Income protection insurance |
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Did you know that your income protection could be tax deductible? Check with your tax accountant or licensed financial planner to find out. |
CANSTAR CANNEX star ratings are a benchmark to help you compare financial products based on their pricing and features.
Five star rated products offer 'outstanding value'.
Articles - Investing
Death by stupidity |
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There seems to be no end to foolish behaviour exhibited by humans. |
Financial Planning: more thought starters |
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Tailoring a life insurance plan for individual situations requires the skill of a licensed financial planner. |
Stepped or Level Premiums? |
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What is the difference between stepped and level premiums for life insurance? |
Cancer tops critical illness insurance claims |
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Cancer is the leading cause of claims under critical illness insurances in Australia. |
Income Protection and Superannuation |
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Most income protection policies inside super provide for only 2 years’ worth of income protection. |
What is Life Insurance? |
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Explains the different types of life insurance, what they cover and why you may need life insurance. |
Top Reasons Why People Take Out Life Insurance |
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Having life insurance represents part of good financial planning. |
Financial Planning - Guaranteed Renewable versus Cancellable Life Insurance |
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It's worth checking your life insurance policy wording to ensure you know exactly which type of contract you're getting yourself into. |
What is 'Direct Life Insurance'? |
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A quick overview of exactly what direct life insurance is, how it can be purchased, who it could be suitable for and how to compare direct life insurance policies in Australia. |
Myth Buster - 'Life Insurance Companies Don't Pay Up' |
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It's a common belief among many people that you can spend years paying life insurance premiums, only to have your claim knocked back in the end. But is this just an urban myth? |
Top 7 excuses not to see a financial planner |
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We look at the top 7 excuses people give for not seeing a financial planner. |
What's your most valuable asset? |
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It's always interesting to hear the answers people give when asked to name their most valuable asset. |
