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Financial health check

Financial health is about making sure that all aspects of your finances are in order and working for you - you need to look at the whole picture, not just one or two areas. So how is your financial health? Complete the checklist below to find out how much you know about your current financial situation. You can then decide what your next steps should be. (NB: Tick 4 NO if you are unsure)

Is your financial health on track?

Please complete all sections to ensure that your financial health calculation will be as accurate as possible.

1. Superannuation

  • I know where ALL my superannuation is and how much I have in total?
    I take advantage of the Government's tax incentives to contribute to super?
    I know that I will have enough money to support the retirement lifestyle I would like?
    I salary sacrifice Into my super?
2. Investments

  • I know where all my Investments are and how much they're currently worth?
    I understand the fundamental principles of investing, such as Investment risk and gearing?
    I know which types of Investment provide the best returns suitable to my risk tolerance/comfort level?
3. Taxation

  • My partner is not working/works part time and we are taking advantage of spouse super contributions?
    My Investments are structured to be tax effective?
    I understand the advantages of salary packaging including salary sacrifice into super?
4. Income and Cash Flow

  • I earn more than I spend?
    I have credit cards and I pay off the outstanding amount each month?
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    I know how to consolidate my debts to reduce the interest I pay?
    I know how to maximise any Centrelink or Government assistance?
5. Insurance

  • I know exactly what Insurance cover my partner and I have?
    If I became disabled or seriously I tomorrow, I could still pay my mortgage and service my debts?
    I have enough Insurance to cover my family's needs should something happen to me?
6. Family Succession Planning

  • I have an up-to-date Will and have nominated an executor?
    I have organised an end?
    I am aware of the taxation implications of my current estate plan?
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7. Mortgage

  • I am aware of all the different types of mortgages available and understand how they work.
    I already have a mortgage and am paying more than the minimum monthly repayment.
    have considered salary sacrificing into superannuation Instead of increasing my mortgage repayments to a level above the required minimum.
    I want to repay my mortgage over a shorter period of time than that required.
8. Financial outlook

  • I am happy with my current life balance and lifestyle (job, social, family, self, etc).
    I have thought about whether I need to make some lifestyle changes over the next 5 years.
    I have a plan for saving and/or investing money for shorter term goals (overseas holidays, a new car, etc).
    I have a long-term WRITTEN financial plan.
9. Are you aged 55-64?

  • I understand how annuities and account-based pensions can work for me?
    I understand the benefits of a Transition to Retirement pension?
10. Looking to retire within 5 years

  • I am planning to retire in the next 12 months and understand what my Centrelink entitlements could be?
    I know how much Income I would receive from my investments as they currently stand?
    I am looking to retire early and have a strategic plan in place to achieve this?
11. Aged care planning

  • I have a friend or family member who may possibly require aged care accommodation in the near future?
    I have a friend or family member who is already in a hostel or nursing home and wish to have their daily fees reduced?
    I am aware of the issues should I choose to move into an aged care facility?

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Bill has been in the financial services industry since 1981 and has been practicing as a fully qualified Financial Planner since 1997. Bill speaks "Superannuation" fluently and enjoys helping people understand what they have and what options best suit them.

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Gina has over 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry. Specialising in pre- and post-retirement planning, Gina enjoys working with clients to understand their financial objectives now and in the future.

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With an understanding built from his own experience of what is required to stay financially afloat during unforgiving times, an ability to explain the need for strategic future planning with the use of a postal stamp, and a penchant for cutting through unnecessary jargon, Karl aims to provide clients with a wealth management service that puts their financial goals within reach.

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