Redundancy Quick Tip

If you or someone you know has recently been made redundant, this tip is for you ...

Seek financial advice ASAP to take stock of your situation, then implement a recovery plan.

There is no question; redundancy can be a traumatic event. It’s a challenge emotionally and financially and there are some big decisions required to help you make the most of your redundancy payout, take back control of your life and reset your future direction.

Life Insurance plays a key role in Estate Planning

A recent White Paper published by a leading insurance company indicates that the underinsured gap for life insurance is closing in Australia. However, Wealth Fundamentals’ advisers say that while this is an encouraging sign, there is still more to be done in educating consumers on the role of life insurance within their estate planning as a whole. In other words, what happens to insurance funds in the unfortunate event of a claim?

Mergers and merits: Wealth Fundamentals’ Licensee wins award and acquisition

Our Licensee, Fortnum Financial Advisers, has been named 2015 CoreData Licensee of the Year, claiming the award for the second year running in an outcome that reflects consistently excellent satisfaction ratings by financial advisers licensed by Fortnum. The Award reflects Fortnum’s commitment to providing industry-leading support for its advisers and in turn, their clients.

Could your retirement plans be derailed by unexpected events in the lives of your offspring or grandchildren?

If you are a pre-retiree or retiree, could you afford to financially support your adult children and/or your grandchildren if they faced serious injury, illness or worse? How would your income stream be affected and what would be the long-term ramifications for your retirement lifestyle? Here, we outline some important considerations for protecting your retirement and the wellbeing of those you love.

3 top tips for reducing your home or investment loan repayments

If you are a home owner with a mortgage or an investor holding debt within your portfolio, now is the time to review your lending arrangements. Seeking professional financial advice could help you uncover a more affordable, tailored lending solution designed to reduce interest paid and increase your disposable income. Here, we share 3 top tips for reviewing your lending arrangements.

Safeguarding your income

Imagine how different you and your family’s life would be without your income. Home and car loan repayments, day-to-day household expenses, children’s school fees and the occasional treat or trip are just some of the expenditure that depends on your ability to earn an income. This asset should not be taken for granted. Here, we collate our top three benefits of securing income protection TODAY.