BY:DAMIEN MU From: The Australian July 28, 2012 12:00AM THE National Disability Insurance Scheme is a long-awaited and welcome federal government initiative designed to provide much needed support for those born with or those who later incur a significant disability. Successful passage of this important reform would be significant progress. However, the debate around the NDIS…
In November 2012 we received a referral to speak with an accountant from Melbourne. Following our usual system procedures our admin staff contacted this gentleman who was quite concerned about one of his Accounting practice clients who we shall call Jim*. Jim had been diagnosed with Throat Cancer and had been advised that his Income…
The biggest concern with any type of insurance is the question of when I need it, will it be there for me? After all, the sole reason we insurer ourselves is to have the peace of mind that money will be there when we need it. Well fret not, recent statistics show that insurers are…
The 5 Worst Ways to Buy Low Cost Life Insurance – by Lenny Robbins Buy Life Insurance from a Captive Agent – A captive agent is an adviser who works for only one insurance company. Captive Agents can only advise on a few products rather than a range of companies and products. Buy Life Insurance…
Equity Trustees’ Anna Hacker urges caution with your super nomination. “Don’t leave home without a credit card, nor depart this world without a will. A will makes life easier for your nearest and dearest, or tougher for the ex, as the case may be.” There is no age limit on dying, just think of Steve…
Buy cheap insurance in haste and you may have a long time to repent at leisure, but make sure you understand the terms of your policy, writes Lesley Parker. “The cost of life insurance has been falling, and it’s easier than ever to pick up the phone or go online to obtain this and other…