Financial Spectrum

In 2008, same sex gay and lesbian couples living together in Australia were recognised in Australian law and given the same rights as heterosexual defacto couples. These changes have brought about a dramatic change in the recognition of gay and lesbian couples in financial planning matters such as superannuation, tax, social security and more.

Choosing a portfolio of international investments doesn't necessarily mean that your money will be placed where the real action is - in emerging markets such as China. This article by a professional financial advisor in Sydney Australia analyses why it pays to carefully analyse where your international portfolio is invested.

Migrating to Australia from overseas countries such as the UK, South Africa, China, India and other countries is challenging both emotionally and financially. Transferring your assets between your home country and Australia can be confusing and costly, and setting yourself up financially in your new home can be a challenge.

Financial planners at financial spectrum introduce 6 tips to achieving financial new years resolutions including how to set financial goals and how to get professional financial advice.

Sydney financial planning business Financial Spectrum have been voted as finalists in the Sydney Business Awards 2010. The Sydney Business Awards recognises outstanding local small businesses. Financial Spectrum is an independently owned, fee for service financial planning business based in the Sydney CBD.

Almost half of all Australians don't have a will. This is a big concern as it could leave many families and loved ones exposed to the stresses of managing a deceased estate without direction and not as effectively as possible. Having a will is always better than not having one, however there are some common mistakes that you should be aware of that could make your will invalid. Here are some tips of mistakes not to make in drawing up your will.

A child born today will cost on average $155,000 to educate in private school fees in Australia. That's per child! And the cost continues to rise. This article offers financial planning tips about saving and investing for your child's private school fees written by financial planners in Sydney, Australia.

Dollar cost averaging is a great way to reduce your market timing risk when investing by reducing the average cost of investments. This article explains the basics of dollar cost averaging and how it can help you.

Receiving an inheritance or being a beneficiary of a deceased estate in Australia has tax implications of Capital Gains Tax (CGT). This article gives basic information about the types of tax and how they are applied as well as tips about how to reduce your tax liability.

An article about how to start rebuilding your life financially after divorce and separation written by financial planners in Australia.