Library
The HPartners library consists of resources, podcasts and videos and is home to all archived news posts over 12 months old.
4 September 2017
Technology to get you moving
Thanks to modern technology and the way the internet helps spread fads, the last few years have seen some truly weird and wonderful fitness...
27 August 2017
The risky business of cryptocurrency investment
You’ve probably heard by now of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. In the space of eight years they’ve gone from a geeky novelty to big...
20 August 2017
Home Ownership in the Spotlight
Housing affordability continues to be a major concern in Australia and not just for would-be first home buyers. It also affects pre-retirees forced to...
3 August 2017
What’s really holding you back from your goals?
Everyone has goals they want to reach, whether they relate to work, family, lifestyle, or sport. But it seems like only a few people...
28 July 2017
Global Markets navigate a sea of uncertainty
It started just over a year ago when Britain voted to leave the European Union. ‘Brexit’ was followed by the surprise election of President...
21 July 2017
Time To Review Transition To Retirement Pensions
The Government’s super reforms were designed to improve the sustainability, flexibility and integrity of the system. According to the Tax Office, the changes to...
13 July 2017
Escape the Winter Blues
There could be a scientific explanation. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), otherwise known as the winter blues, is a real condition. It’s more common than...
6 July 2017
An insurance lifeline when you need it most
What trauma insurance is and isn’t. Trauma insurance – sometimes known as critical illness insurance – provides a lump sum payment in the event...
27 June 2017
Keeping score of your credit rating
Having a good credit score can help you secure the best financial deals, but first you need to understand what your credit score is...
20 June 2017
Get your financial house in order
The 2016-17 financial year is your last opportunity to make a non-concessional (after tax) contribution of up to $180,000 to your super account, or...
13 June 2017
Estate planning – why you need a Will
Regardless of the size of your estate, most people will agree that they would prefer to decide how their assets will be distributed on...
10 May 2017
Getting the right balance
Gone is the mantra of debt and deficit. Instead the Treasurer has balanced the government’s resolve to live within its means with promises to...
9 May 2017
Furry friends vs finances
Or the sensation of sheer freedom taking a horse out for a gallop. Or the feeling when your cat settles on your lap and...
2 May 2017
Greater choice in home care
When loved ones become frail and elderly, families may feel that moving them into a retirement home is their only option. But that’s no...
2 May 2017
Australia still punching above its weight
Australia, take a bow. We are on the brink of overtaking the Netherlands’ record for the longest period without a recession and very close...
2 May 2017
Delayed gratification: are you too soft on yourself?
When was the last time you had to wait for something you really, really wanted? Not just your morning coffee, or your favourite tipple...
3 April 2017
Learning from little ones
Feel like you could fill a book with all the weird and wonderful statements you’ve heard from your kids? Ever been on the receiving...
3 April 2017
Countdown to super deadline
The clock is ticking for investors who want to take advantage of the more generous tax concessions available in super this financial year. As...
1 March 2017
Beware of pension pressure
Changes to the pension assets test that came into force on January 1 have resulted in some retirees losing some, or all, of their...
1 March 2017
Fast track your home loan
With interest rates on the rise, now is the time to look at ways to fast track your mortgage. After all, the sooner you...
1 March 2017
Getting your balance right in 2017
“We should catch up more often!” “Ooh, I could get used to this!” “I’ve been meaning to do that more often” “Mmm, this is...
2 February 2017
A global sea change. 2016: A year in review
If 2016 taught us anything, it was to expect the unexpected. Britain’s vote to exit the European Union and Donald Trump’s election as the...
10 January 2017
Aged care and the family home
Decisions around aged care are always difficult and emotional. And as of now, they are likely to get even more complex, with both the...
10 January 2017
Saving for retirement: the big picture
Australians are constantly being told they are not saving enough for their retirement. The argument goes that unless you have enough saved in superannuation...
10 January 2017
The rise of the robot
Forty or fifty years ago, we were all convinced that robots would be the norm right now. It wasn’t just futurists picturing a time...
30 November 2016
HPartners Group is proud to announce exciting new changes in 2017
[TRANSCRIPT] The HPartners team has been helping people to shoot for the stars and achieve their financial goals for more than 20 years now....
29 November 2016
Taking the guesswork out of gifting
Taking the guesswork out of gifting It’s the season of giving and what better way to show love and support to your family than...
29 November 2016
How to play the Trump card
To say that Donald Trump’s election as President of the United States took the world by surprise is an understatement. Markets hate surprises and...
29 November 2016
Count your blessings this holiday season
We’re at that time of the year again: the shopping centres are packed, you’re signing dozens of greeting cards, and little miss/mister has just...
28 October 2016
Affluenza – are you afflicted?
‘Million Dollar Shoppers’. ‘Confessions of a Shopaholic’. ‘My Shopping Addiction’. ‘Shop ‘Til You Drop’. ‘Haul’ videos on YouTube. These aren’t just entertaining titles, they’re also...
28 October 2016
Chasing yield in a low interest rate world
Low interest rates and unsettled sharemarkets make the chase for yield a challenging prospect. And yield is important, particularly for those approaching or already...
28 October 2016
Super gets a makeover again
Just when those saving for retirement thought the rules couldn’t get any more complex, the Turnbull Government has revised some of the key elements...
28 September 2016
Budget your way back into the black
$2.2 trillion. That’s how much Australian households owe right now, according to the latest ABS stats.i Household liabilities grew by $1.2 billion in the last...
28 September 2016
Ethical Investing: from backwater to mainstream
Today’s consumers are increasingly demanding to know if their morning coffee is ‘fair trade’, their crispy-skinned fish is sustainably caught and their home can...
28 September 2016
Running for cover
How much life insurance is enough? Australians enjoy access to a strong safety net, with universal healthcare and the new Disability Support Scheme. But...
28 September 2016
Travel tips to stretch your dollar further
It takes more than a dip in the dollar to get between a determined Australian and an overseas holiday. With a little bit of...
2 September 2016
Beat the Information Overload
It’s 2016. We’re well and truly in the digital era. Statistically speakingi, you probably not only have a desktop computer, but a laptop and...
29 June 2016
Declutter your life – the case for minimalism
When was the last time you were truly relaxed at home? When you could really unwind and enjoy your surroundings, without a nagging sense...
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