One day you’ll be ready to retire (whatever that may look like)

The idea is then you can slow down (or stop) working and spend more time doing the things you enjoy. But what are your options when it comes time to access your super?

How will you be using your superannuation balance?  Lump-sum or regular income stream - or a combination of both?

Until then, many of us are also taking an active interest in our elderly parent's financial position in their retirement.  Many of us are either the paperwork or financial backup, so it pays to have an idea of what they’re working with too.

Investing in turbulent times seems to be a constant feature of investing - and perhaps this is part of the new normal

The last few months have proven a tough time for many investors and super fund members as share market volatility continues to wreak havoc on the expected performance of many investment portfolios.

In light of this, we thought it a helpful idea to take a look at four behavioural mindsets that can paralyse investors thinking when they need to be the most level headed.

The risks and responsibilities of a small business company director

The frustration for many small business owners is nobody tells you everything you need to know.

The education journey of a small business owner can be a steep one.

A key part of going into business, seems to be an acceptance of ‘always needing to learn something more' and to remember you're usually both the technician and the director of the company - a juggling act that carries more responsibility than many people initially appreciated.

This is especially true about the responsibilities of a business owner and their need to both understand and manage, the natural risks of life and business.

The problem is ignorance of what your responsibilities as a Director are, is no defence.

The changing face of work and how it will affect us all

Over the last decades, the world of work has changed dramatically. While the traditional career model of a job for life is fading, self-employment and ‘gig’ working is becoming more commonplace.

The hard reality is while the gig emerging economy promises flexibility, our banking and superannuation systems have not kept up with the changes and now only adds to the new stressors our community of casual workers is facing.