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Helping your kids with + without money

I’ve had many conversations with podcast listeners over the years with parents who want to help their kids get ahead financially. It makes sense! But what is the best way to do this? I’m going to share a few tips from my latest podcast on how to support your kids without sacrificing your own financial security.

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Why healthy money habits matter more than income 💸

You may not know this about me, but I used to be a financial adviser—and let me tell you, I saw it all! One thing that always surprised me was how often high-income earners struggled with debt and saving. Let's talk about why healthy money habits matter more than how much you earn.

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How to choose a financial adviser

If you have a number of goals you’d like to achieve, and seeking the support of a qualified third-party would help you, then you’d gain value from a financial adviser. There’s a lot of misunderstanding out there about what a financial adviser does, when you need to see one and how much it costs. Let’s bring some clarity!

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Private health insurance in retirement: keep it or give it the flick?

Martina asks: what are people doing regarding their private health insurance? Both our children are coming off our policy and I only recently found out we are not covered for knee replacement surgery on our policy. Glen: Thanks for the question. Let’s talk about this.

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Downsizing - is it time? 🏠

It can be difficult saying goodbye to what has been a warm, welcoming and safe home (aren’t we so lucky to enjoy this in Australia?) – but sometimes the practicalities of life change and we take a chance to reimagine what our home could look like. To help you determine if it’s time to downsize, here are 5 important questions to answer for your own situation.

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Aged care and what to prepare: embracing and adapting to getting older

Whether you are the one nearing older age, or you’re a family member supporting someone who is, it can be such a challenge to even accept that as we get older, we will age, and usually that involves seeking out various forms of aged care assistance. Here are the areas to prepare for.

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