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Secure Retirement Planning for a Secure Future
Planning for retirement is a crucial step towards ensuring financial stability and peace of mind in later years. It requires careful consideration of income sources, expenses, and investment strategies.. Understanding Secure Retirement Planning Secure retirement planning involves creating a financial strategy that guarantees sufficient income after you stop working. It is not just about saving money but also about managing risks and making informed decisions. A well-structure
barton415
Jan 143 min read


Bi-Monthly Update January 2026
Bi Monthly Update for January 2026 covering latest blog posts, office updates, upcoming holidays and social media links.

Administrator
Jan 62 min read


Why You Need a Financial Planner: Benefits of Financial Planners
Managing personal finances can be complex and overwhelming. Many people struggle to make informed decisions about saving, investing, and planning for the future. This is where a financial planner can make a significant difference. By providing expert advice tailored to individual circumstances, a financial planner helps to create a clear path towards financial security and growth. Understanding the Benefits of Financial Planners Financial planners offer more than just investm
barton415
Jan 54 min read


Why Home Ownership Makes Economic Sense in Australia’s Housing Market
Home ownership delivers stronger long-term economic returns than property investment, yet rising prices, planning constraints, and policy missteps continue to push ownership further out of reach for many Australians.

Dennis Barton
Dec 16, 20255 min read


Superannuation Valuation in Divorce: How the 2025 Family Law Regulations Affect Splitting Super
Superannuation is now a key asset in family law property settlements. This article explains how superannuation is valued under the updated 2025 Regulations, how defined benefit and accumulation interests are treated, and what separating couples need to know.

Dennis Barton
Dec 8, 20255 min read


Milk and Peanuts: Past Performance Is Not a Reliable Indicator of Future Performance
Financial services has its own “milk and peanuts” warnings. Part IVA could apply to many actions if the Commissioner wished, and ASIC’s rule that “past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance” is often true: markets revert to trend, and fund outperformance is frequently statistical noise. Even when real, changes in staff or strategy can make past results irrelevant.

Dennis Barton
Dec 3, 20254 min read


Bi-Monthly Update November 2025
Bi Monthly Update for November 2025 covering latest blog posts, office updates, upcoming holidays and social media links.

Administrator
Nov 25, 20251 min read


GESB Gold State and West State - How Are They Unique?
Learn how GESB’s Gold State and West State accounts work and why they are so unique.

Liz Rae
Nov 10, 20254 min read


Meet the Financial Planning Professionals
Financial planning is a crucial step for anyone looking to secure their financial future. It involves setting goals, managing resources, and making informed decisions to achieve long-term financial stability. Working with expert financial planners can make this process more straightforward and effective. Their knowledge and experience help individuals and guarantors in Perth navigate complex financial landscapes with confidence. Understanding the Role of Expert Financial Plan

Administrator
Nov 3, 20253 min read


How much do I need to retire?
Have you ever wondered how much you you would need to retire?

Liz Rae
Oct 20, 20253 min read


Finding the Best Financial Planners in Perth
Choosing the right financial adviser is a critical step for anyone looking to secure their financial future. In Perth, there are many...

Administrator
Oct 13, 20255 min read


Start Your Financial Planning Journey Today
Starting your financial planning journey is a crucial step towards securing your financial future. It involves understanding your current...

Administrator
Sep 24, 20254 min read


Understanding Foreign Superannuation
Superannuation Taxation Worldwide Australian superannuation tax treatment differs significantly from that of many other countries. The government taxes contributions and investment earnings during the accumulation phase. However, benefits are generally not taxed, except for Total and Permanent Disablement (TPD) benefits and death benefits payable to non-dependents. In contrast, many other countries allow tax-free contributions and earnings, taxing benefits upon emergence. The

Dennis Barton
Sep 23, 20254 min read


Approaching the Untaxed Plan Cap
Funds held in superannuation have different tax components that affect the balance. These components are relevant when accessing funds, such as during retirement, death, or disability. The tax components include tax-free, taxable (taxed), and taxable (untaxed). The tax-free component consists of all after-tax or non-concessional contributions made, while the taxable component is the remainder of the fund. Whether the taxable component is treated as taxed or untaxed depends on

Liz Rae
Sep 12, 20253 min read


March 2021 Quarter in Review
Andep’s review of the March 2021 quarter is available here to download (.pdf) .

Administrator
Apr 21, 20211 min read


December 2020 Quarter in Review
Andep’s review of the December 2020 quarter is available here to download (.pdf).

Administrator
Jan 25, 20211 min read


September 2020 Quarter in Review
Andep’s review of the September 2020 quarter is available here to download (.pdf).

Administrator
Oct 27, 20201 min read


June 2020 Quarter in Review
Andep’s review of the June 2020 quarter is available here to download (.pdf).

Administrator
Jul 14, 20201 min read


Liz Rae’s Comments in The West Australian 30 April 2020
Home reno breaks up cycle Exclusive Meilin Chew West Australians have opened their wallets to get their homes in order during the...

Administrator
May 15, 20202 min read


March 2020 Quarter in Review
Andep’s review of the March 2020 quarter is available here to download (.pdf).

Administrator
Apr 22, 20201 min read
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