Could flexible working be the key to saving your super?

Could flexible working be the key to saving your super?

How working flexibly can help you balance work and life as you save for a more secure future. Family responsibilities and working aren’t always compatible, as many Australian women find out when they’re tugged in what can feel like a dozen directions at once.  ...
Financial advice – is it worth it?

Financial advice – is it worth it?

Key takeaways If you value the experience of experts in other aspects of your life, don’t discount it when it comes to managing your life savings A financial adviser can help you implementing a financial plan to stay on track with your goals They can also review your...
Choosing a super fund

Choosing a super fund

Most people can choose which super fund they’d like their super contributions paid into. You can go with your employer’s fund or choose your own. To find out if you can choose your super fund, check with your employer. Your employer will give you a ‘standard choice...
Moving a loved one into an aged care home

Moving a loved one into an aged care home

Key takeaways There are three types of aged care which range from the ability to live independently or in supplemented accomodation If your relative wants to apply for Government subsidies, they must be assessed by a member of the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) You...
Why there’s also risk in not investing

Why there’s also risk in not investing

By Robin Bowerman, Head of Corporate Affairs, Vanguard Australia Many Australians know that investing will always come with some level of risk, namely the potential to lose money. In a recent Vanguard report on Australian attitudes towards investing, 20 per cent of...
What to consider when deciding to rent or buy a home

What to consider when deciding to rent or buy a home

Housing affordability is a huge issue. Working out whether to jump onto the property ladder or continue renting can be a confusing decision. We’ll go through some of the pros and cons of both options to help you make an informed decision. Renting: the pros Frees up...