There is one rule to keep in mind that can prevent you from being a financial victim online: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
There are dozens of scams out there trying to get your bank and credit information. Here are some of the more popular scams out there, and how [...]
At the start of every year we make rash resolutions aiming to overcome the excesses of the year before. Just like dieting, we pledge to stick to a more frugal budget, cut down on spending and watching our figures!
No matter what you earn, it’s easier than you think to take control of your money. A [...]
I believe it’s important as well as being responsible to ensure you have the right amount of protection in place if you or those around you may suffer financially in the event of you either not being here or suffering from a serious accident or illness.
Only YOU will know if your bases are covered or [...]
Financial Planners play a vital role in making sure that individuals and families have appropriate levels of life insurance depending on their stage in life.
Many clients that take out life insurance policies pay their premiums each year in the hope that they never make a claim. However, since a person’s life insurance needs change over [...]
Financial planning is the process of developing strategies to help you manage your financial affairs so you can build wealth, enjoy life and achieve financial security.
Some people may think that financial planners only give advice on investments. This is not true. Our role is to look at all aspects of your lifestyle, goals and requirements [...]
Only 31% of Australians insurance their ability to earn an income with income protection insurance. (source: Investigating Income Protection Insurance in Australia, TNS/IFSA, July 2006)
The average insurance claim paid outside of super is $132,537, while the average claim paid from an employer default fund is only $70,000. (source: Underinsurance Project, IFSA/KPMG, May 2005)
62% of [...]
Did you know that men have a 2 in 5 (40%) and women a 1 in 4 (25%) chance of suffering a trauma event between the ages of 30 and 64? You may think that you have enough cover through your Superannuation Fund, but it usually doesn’t cover Trauma. Do you have the right insurance [...]
It’s not uncommon to hear people say that they work to live and are just keeping their head above water. However, aren’t we also meant to enjoy life and be able to comfortably go on holidays, catch a film or eat out?
We all know the key to getting ahead is to spend less than we [...]
Has your personal or business situation changed in the last year? Perhaps your goals and needs have also altered?
As your circumstances change, one of the things that should be a priority is staying on top of your needs. And one of these is to sit down and review your policy cover, as there may be [...]
Make the most of your salary packaging funds before 31 March
For those clients that are receiving the extra value derived from Salary Packaging (paying less tax), RemServ would like to remind you that in the lead up to the end of FBT year on 31 March 2011, the importance of ensuring you have made the [...]