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Are you one of the majority?
Did you know that more than 70% of Australian life insurance is held in super funds? But did you also know that almost 3/4 of those benefits wouldn’t provide enough for the family after death or disability. So what’s the point? Better something than nothing maybe? These facts are according to financial services researcher Rice Warner. Most […]
What’s your DIME worth?
I get asked many times, ‘How much do I need?’ When it comes to working out how much Life Insurance you need, this a good guide to get your started. Obviously, it’s not the be all and end all for everyone, but I am hoping it helps you at least. The D.I.M.E theory has worked […]
Do you have unclaimed money with ASIC?
You could have a share in $1.2 billion of unclaimed money! ASIC today supported the call by the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP, Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, for Australians nationwide to do a quick and free search on ASIC’s MoneySmart website to see if a share of $1.2 billion of unclaimed money is […]
Resources for Brokers & Accountants
To help your clients be educated on how to protect themselves and ensure their properties and families are secure, we have a library of resources available to you, as professionals. Below is a short list of some of the letters that you can have access to through Jarickson. We use them ourselves to help clients […]
Monopoly goes cashless
Hasbro has released a new edition of Monopoly called Ultimate Banking, that should help keep familial infighting to a minimum. Instead of paper money, which can easily be laundered or stolen when you aren’t looking, this new edition uses debit cards. It also does away with the easily-corrupted Banker position, replacing the human with an […]
Is your house Airbnb home insurance proof?
The tragic death of a guest at a AirBNB (adult swung on a rope and the branch broke, hitting him on the head and killing him) has once again reminded me of the potential risks of opening your house up via AirBNB or any similar service. In this case, the homeowners were effected by the death of […]
Steve Jobs last words: lessons in life
Steve Job’s Last Words – I reached the pinnacle of success in the business world. In others’ eyes, my life is an epitome of success. However, aside from work, I have little joy. In the end, wealth is only a fact of life that I am accustomed to. At this moment, lying on the sick […]
True Life Stories – should’ve listened
Of course, no one likes to think that the worse could happen to them. It’s much easier to push the idea to back of mind and spend money on much more exciting, tangible things. However, as the following video testimonial from former Zurich employee Emma Bright reveals, you cannot put a price value of advice. […]
Insurance for Skiiers
Skiing is a favourite sport for so many, including families. Have you ever hurt yourself, or know someone who has had time off from an injury at the slopes? It is a common myth that insurance companies don’t cover sports involving added risk, such as offering insurance for skiiers. But it simply isn’t true. Whether […]
And the winner is?!
We are really excited about winning the 2015 Investors Choice ‘Financial Adviser’ of the Year award. Our focus is helping property investors ensure they have the right cover in place to get to their end goals in their property journey, and this award shows we have met expectations. Thank you to everyone who has voted […]