Financial Planning

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Going guarantor on a loan If you guarantee a loan for a family member or friend, you're known as the guarantor. You are responsible for paying back the entire loan if the borrower can't.

If a lender doesn't want to lend money to someone on their own, the lender can ask for a guarantee.

Before you agree to be a guarantor, think carefully about your own finances. Make sure you understand the loan contract and know the risks.

If you're feeling pressured or unsure about a financial decision, speak to a financial counsellor. It's free and confidential. Read more
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Your key priorities when winding down your mortgage Many of us make paying off our mortgage a priority. It’s the new Australian dream. But before making that last home loan repayment, use our checklist to make sure you’re prepared. Read more
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Sharing super a win-win for couples Australia’s superannuation system is based on individual accounts, with men and women treated equally. But that’s where equality ends. It’s a simple fact that women generally retire with much less super than men. Read more
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A great time to reassess your career The pandemic has ushered in broad-ranging societal change including fuelling a trend that has become known as ‘The Great Resignation’ or ‘The Big Quit’, where employees are reviewing what they value and are looking for in a job and in some cases, leaving in search of greener pastures. Read more
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Tax Alert March 2022 New super and tax rules passed in Parliament
Some of the last sitting days before this year’s Federal election saw changes to the tax and super rules finally pass through both houses of Parliament. Here’s a roundup of some of the key developments. Read more