Financial Planning News & Insights
The average cost of Christmas
With the cost of Christmas festivities rising from year to year, it can be a jolly expensive time of year.
What is a standard house size?
Despite the average Australian house size at an all time low of 18sqm, Australians are still building big free-standing houses.
How much is the average mortgage?
An average home loan is close to $400,000, which may sound impressive in some parts of the country.
How much should I expect to get back on my taxes?
The ATO refunds billions of dollars each year, so how much should I expect to get back?
When do we become a cashless society?
With tap and go payments how much longer will we be still using cash as a form of payment?
New super changes
From 1 July 2019, inactive super accounts with no contributions or rollovers received over 16 months will lose their insurances benefits.
5 EOY Tax Strategies
With tax time just around the corner, we thought we will briefly outline some useful tax effective end of financial year strategies.
Staying fit and healthy this winter
As we head into the coldest months of the year, it’s important to know how to stay fighting fit this winter.
Research reveals most Australians don't have a Will
MORE than half of Australian adults don’t have a will, even though it could mean their families are left out in the cold in the event of their death.
Does money buy happiness?
How important is money to your overall wellbeing? And what role does money play in achieving happiness; can money actually buy you happiness?
Work-Life Balance
Do you live to work, or work to live? Work is a necessary evil, but if you can get the right balance between work and your life, the journey can be more rewarding for you.
Achieving New Year Resolutions!
Happy New Year ! For many of us a new year is a fresh start and an opportunity to try something new or to recommit to those tasks you put on hold.
5 Savvy Money Tips For Christmas
With Christmas around the corner, we have 5 money tips to share with you in preparation for Christmas.
The cost of raising kids
It’s only natural to want the best for the children in your life, but wanting “the best” for our children can often mean serious implications for the household budget.
The benefits of owning a pet
A research study by Beyondblue outlined some of the benefits of owning a pet for your emotional and psychological wellbeing.
Australia's growing population
The Australian population has edged past 25 million. What could this mean for the future financial wellbeing of everyday Australians?
Living comfortably in retirement
At FLP, we encourage our clients to live the life they want to live by developing a plan to enjoy their money.
New changes to Childcare
The New Childcare subsidy took affect from 2 July 2018, replacing the two previous payments - Child Care Rebate and Child Care Benefit.
New downsizing strategy
Downsizing the family home is often part of the longer-term financial plans for many. New legislation now allows for a new super strategy.
3 Reasons to meditate at work
More and more corporate leaders and employees are finding a few moments to meditate during their work day. Find out why...