We don’t know what the future holds in terms of various market returns to know whether a certain allocation or withdrawal strategy is optimal.
In addition, we don’t know what is going to occur in your life that will inevitably require changes.
Read MoreWhen choosing a financial advisor, it’s critical that you agree on a common set of beliefs to ensure that proper expectations are set. Therefore, we felt it would be helpful to make our specific investing principles available.
Read MoreWhen choosing a financial planner, it is critical that you agree on a common set of beliefs to ensure that expectations are set.
Therefore, Newcastle Advisors felt it would be helpful to make our specific financial planning principles available.
This cost of inaction can be significant both financially & emotionally.
The cost of not providing your family with the peace of mind, security, freedom & choice is underestimated when considering the cost of inaction.
Read MoreJust about everyone who provides financial advice — myself included — encourages you to start by setting some goals.
After all, how can you make good decisions if you don’t first know where you want to go? The truth is that your goals are incredibly important. They shape your decisions. They drive your behaviour. They define how you view success and failure. And over time they end up determining the kind of life you build for yourself and your family.
Read MoreLike the computer game, it is a battlefield out there, full of things that can kill you financially and you need trusted guides to help you get through it. With our help, we can lay out a plan that will help you anticipate the challenges, avoid unnecessary stress and arrive at your ideal financial destination.
Read MoreThe current COVID-19 restrictions have led to many having more time on their hands & therefore dabbling in shares. One of the greatest cases of wealth destruction occurs when people start telling themselves they are investing, when they are really gambling.
Read MoreDeciding how to use an inheritance wisely can be overwhelming.
When a loved one passes away finances are likely the last thing on your mind. However, if that loved one chooses to leave you an inheritance, it’s worth taking the time to consider your options for investing and growing those funds in a way that will honour their memory.
Read MoreWe have seen over the years, this can become a real problem at time of claim. When people think they have insurance and it may well not be the situation when tragedy strikes. Our Newcastle Advisors believe that there is a serious problem, when families take out their direct insurance thinking that the family is covered.
Read MoreAfter 15 years of providing financial advice to Australians, we have found that many self employed workers run the risk of not having enough savings to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle in retirement.
We have put together a program that supports self employed people who are looking at retiring.
Read MoreDo you have a problem you’d like some personal help with?
We know it can be a little scary asking for help sometimes, but we just wanted you to know…
We’re here to help, so please feel free to reach out
Read MoreWhen is financial planning needed most & what services can a financial planner provide?
Read MoreFamily succession planning is a way of ensuring your assets are passed onto your loved ones in the most efficient and tax-effective manner possible.
A good family succession plan lets you decide how to pass on your assets while helping to avoid family disagreements over who gets what.
There is a lot to consider including the preparation of a Will, appointing a power of attorney, and setting up a testamentary trust – so it’s a good idea to get some professional help!
Read MoreEstate planning involves much more than having an up-to-date Will. A good estate plan will structure your estate so you can distribute your assets according to your wishes, protect your family’s interests and make sure your dependants are not hit with unexpected tax bills.
45% of Australians don’t have a valid Will
40% of Australians experience family conflict due to lack of estate planning
Read MoreYou choose and create your own reality. By this we mean, it is your choice on what you create and get to experience in your life. Each individual is responsible for making their life meaningful.
Over the past few months during the global pandemic, we have found many people have taken time to reflect on the past 12 months and consider their options or choices for the next 12 months.
Read MoreWhen the time is right and if you decide to move your super account from the accumulation to pension phase, it is important to know some key facts before accessing your super.
Read MoreBuy/Sell Agreements
If you own a business with other people, it’s important for them to agree on how ownership of the business will be transferred, should one of the owners (or principals) pass away, become disabled, or leave the business for another reason
Read MoreSix Misconceptions About Life Insurance
The probability of you developing a serious illness or getting involved in an accident so severe you’re unable to work, may seem highly unlikely.... until something happens. It’s often small events that remind us we’re not completely in control of these possibilities, which is exactly what life insurance is for. Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions about life insurance which can lead to missed opportunities to protect ourselves and our dependents. In this article, we’ll set the record straight for six of them.
Read MoreWhen Unexpected Illness Strikes
It may be important to know which options could be available to try and help protect you and your family’s future, in the event of any unforeseen sickness or injury. Speaking to our Newcastle financial planning advisers about your insurance cover could provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Read MoreThere is no doubt that interest in responsible investments is growing. Not only in Australia but globally, investors are increasingly interested in how a company makes its money, not simply how much it makes.
While some investors may focus on the longer-term viability of a company and its behaviour, others may hold particular values they want their investments to mirror.
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