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Make a will. A will allows you to distribute your estate according to your wishes. You can also avoid the additional costs and delays that may result if you die without a valid will. Choose your executor wisely. Your executor is responsible for ensuring the administration of your estate is dealt with in a timely…

If you’re an empty nester or retiree who owns their own home, chances are you’ve considered whether it makes sense to downsize your home. While there can be financial — and other — benefits in selling up, it’s important to consider whether it’s the right move for you. The pros Downsizing your home can be…

From 1 January 2015 the way account-based pensions will be assessed under the income test for Centrelink purposes is changing. Any account-based pension commenced on or after 1 January 2015 will be treated as a financial asset and deemed under the income test. Account-based pensions commenced prior to 1 January 2015 where the pensioner is…

Brian Parker, discusses why financial markets seem complacent about the geopolitical risks the world is facing. He explains: how there is currently an elevated level of geopolitical risk what the possible investment implications of these risks are, and why the impact on financial markets has been limited so far. Read the full report – Current-geopolitical-risks

In this edition of Financial Focus – Winter Edition A cost effective strategy for caring for elderly relatives The age pension in Australia: past, present and future Six financial things to organise when you retire Download Financial Focus_winter edition 2014