Newcastle Financial Planning Group’s recently appointed Senior Financial Adviser Janelle Kirk is clearly passionate about supporting people to realise their financial goals. With more than 44 years in the finance industry, including over two decades in the banking sector -…
Authors: Daniel Brown and Ryan Bultitude Reflecting on a common occurrence with new clients we meet, we have identified a new term: “financially divorced” i.e. to separate or disassociate from your financial situation, typically with an undesirable effect. These…
To Be Retirement Ready, Planning Is Key, And So Is Getting Advice. You can avoid pinching pennies in your retirement because you haven’t saved enough money. But you need to plan well ahead. Figure Out How Much You’ll Need Start…
New Year’s resolutions are easy to make but often hard to keep. But there are real benefits to making financial resolutions. Here are some helpful suggestions to get you started. Get Back To Basics If you find it near-impossible to…
As another year draws to a close we reflect on the events and changes we have seen and how life seems to pass by more quickly every year. For those of us approaching or in retirement, it’s a great time…
The secret to a happy, long life: exercise, vegies … and a financial plan for your future. All over the world people are living longer. What’s the secret? National Geographic researchers found that the following could add years to your life:…
From wills to long-term budgeting, there’s a lot to think about when making your retirement to-do list. Here’s some tips to make sure you’ve ticked all the boxes. 1. Check Your Will Without a valid will, an administrator will be…