Your 20’s - Laying your foundations.

You’ve finished studying (maybe), landed your first proper job and living with a few housemates.
Life’s fun, exhausting and getting the juggle right can be hard at times. Regardless, this is the time to start good habits, around saving, budgeting, and chucking some into super.
These might be your YOLO years, but fingers-crossed you’ll get to 80 and beyond? So, it pays to start laying down your financial foundations now.
We understand, thinking about your 80-year-old self feels weird, but they’ll thank you for asking things like:

  1. Can I still brunch every weekend and save for a house?
  2. If I put $20 extra a week into super now, could it buy me a yacht at 65?
  3. Can you help me set a budget that doesn’t feel like financial handcuffs?
  4. Is my money working as hard as I am?
  5. How many festivals can I go to and still have a house deposit one day?

Contact us to get the ball rolling and arrange a free consultation with one of our friendly advisers.

Your 30’s – Busy building.

Your job is becoming a career, things are getting serious partner-wise, or if not, you’ve committed to a 4-legged companion. Kids and a mortgage may have appeared, or you can see them on the horizon.
Whether it’s wedding bells, baby wipes, or trying to understand what LVR means, this is when money gets serious.
We know life’s busy, but questions like these now will be good for your future. Ask away.

  1. Am I saving enough while juggling all of life’s expenses?
  2. Should I be thinking about buying a place, or is renting the better option?
  3. What’s the smartest way to balance paying off debt and investing for the future?
  4. Am I properly covered if life throws me a curveball?
  5. How can I make my super work harder without changing my lifestyle?

You’re adulting now, let us show you how you can still have fun while building on your foundations.

Your 40’s – Grow, grow, grow.

Your salary and the kids are growing, along with your expenses.
Time to get strategic, ramping up your super, looking at other investments (maybe) and making sure your financial life has clear direction. You’re in the game now, time to play smart.
Even if your plate is overflowing, making time to ask these questions now could be a game changer later.

  1. Am I on track to retire when I want, or do I need to make changes?
  2. How can I help my kids without putting my retirement at risk?
  3. Is my insurance coverage still fit for purpose?
  4. Are there any tax perks I’m missing out on?
  5. Is now the time to start creating an estate plan?

Your 50’s – Catching up and counting down.

This stage is about catching up where you can, paying off debts, putting extra away, fine-tuning your goals, and focussing on your next chapter. Whether that chapter involves a beach house, OS travel or getting grey-nomad ready, understanding the countdown to retirement is on will help you prepare for it.
Regardless of how many years away retirement is, asking yourself questions like these now will help avoid headaches later.

  1. Am I ready to downsize or shift to a lifestyle that fits retirement plans?
  2. What’s the smartest way to boost my super before I retire?
  3. How do I protect my wealth and reduce tax as retirement nears?
  4. Is my retirement income plan solid enough to last?
  5. What should I consider when thinking about Centrelink or government benefits?

Your 60’s – Freedom. Yeah!

You’ve made it to the point where you’re either winding down work or have already clocked off permanently. Super becomes your best friend, and Centrelink strangely interesting.
Whether you’re travelling more or planning to downsize, this is when you can do life on your terms. Freedom is possible when the finances are sorted.
This decade’s all about enjoying the fruits of your hard work, but some more planning can make it a lot sweeter.

  1. Am I making the most of my retirement income options?
  2. How can I protect my assets and leave a legacy?
  3. Is it time to review my insurance and health cover?
  4. What should I know about downsizing or aged care options?
  5. Are there tax strategies I can still take advantage of?

70’s and beyond – Peace of mind.

Now it’s all about keeping things simple, stress-free, and well-planned. You’ve lived, learned, and continue to pass your life-lessons and wisdom on to the younger generation (hope they’re listening?) At this stage, you deserve knowing your estate plan is sorted, your affairs are in order, and your legacy (whether financial, emotional, or legendary mashed potato recipe) is passed on.
Peace of mind, is now top of mind, and a few quick financial checks will help keep things smoothly sailing along.

  1. How can I make my savings last as long as I do?
  2. What financial help is available to support my lifestyle and health needs?
  3. Are my estate plans up to date and clear?
  4. How do I simplify finances for peace of mind?
  5. What government benefits or concessions can I tap into?

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