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Welcome to our March “Keeping in Touch”
1 March
We hope that you and your families are well. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who are being impacted by the floods and storms ... may support be close when you need it. Although further afield, the people of Ukraine are front of mind as well....[Read More]
A 2021 Budget Update from Financial Springs
12 May
Attached is a good summary of the budget highlights, without the politics. I've highlighted the points that stand out as most important to our clients and your families. Some points: It's been suggested that the extra home care packages...[Read More]
Welcome to our December “Keeping in Touch”
1 December
What a year it has been ⌠one in a hundred or more ⌠literally! Last nightâs âAustralian Storyâ on Channel 2 told of the devestation of the 1918â19 Spanish Flu. On the positive side, the courage of the many who put themselves in harmâs...[Read More]
Welcome to our September “Keeping in Touch”
1 September
We hope that you are keeping safe and healthy - that this Spring is genuinely re-freshing for you and your families. The pandemic and associated restrictions have meant working harder to maintain relationships: arranging "What's App" or "Zoom"...[Read More]
Welcome to our September “Keeping in Touch”
1 September
We hope that you are keeping safe and healthy - that this Spring is genuinely re-freshing for you and your families. The pandemic and associated restrictions have meant working harder to maintain relationships: arranging "What's App" or "Zoom"...[Read More]
Welcome to our June “Keeping in Touch”
2 June
We hope that you are keeping well and that as restrictions relax you remain safe and healthy. The troubling scenes from the US, the virus possibly out of control in some parts of the world â Brazil, Russia, India (despite strict lockdowns) â...[Read More]
Welcome to our May “Keeping in Touch”
5 May
A Happy Mothers day to all mums! We hope youâre keeping well and that there have been happy times for you, in the midst of the pain that weâve seen in the news from around the world. ABCâs âAustralian Storyâ last night told some of...[Read More]
Welcome to our March “Keeping in Touch”
3 March
Hoping that you are well and that your family isn't impacted by the current medical crisis in parts of the world. It is a medical crisis and our thoughts are with families suffering because of illness or confinement. It will have some real impact on...[Read More]
Welcome to our August “Keeping in Touch”
6 August
The articles in this edition mirror some of the themes that are prominent in the media at the moment. Low interest rates seem set to continue for some years. This supports growth in businesses, which is flowing through to share markets. However,...[Read More]
Welcome to our April “Keeping in Touch”
2 April
Much of tonight's budget has already been revealed. Apart from the obvious affects it has on our lives and plans, it's a window into the needs of different parts of Australia. The Yellow crazy ant problem in North Queensland sounds like an issue I'm...[Read More]
Welcome to our February “Keeping in Touch”
5 February
Yesterday's release of the Royal Commission's Report into Financial Services and Banking will hopefully bring renewal and well-founded trust into this vital part of our lives. It was amazing to hear anyone say that it was time to put customers'...[Read More]
Welcome to our July “Keeping in Touch”
3 July
... and to the start of a new financial year. There have been many issues for investors to consider of late, especially centred around US - China Trade Wars. There's an article on this, as there is on Aged Care Accomodation Costs and the new...[Read More]
Welcome to our June “Keeping in Touch”
5 June
It's been a disturbing month or so with revelations from the Royal Commission into the banks. Hopefully the renewal process will lead to genuine and ongoing reform. We believe that genuine relationships and valuing each other are the...[Read More]
Welcome to our May “Keeping in Touch”
1 May
The Anzac Day holiday gave us a good chance to pause and express our thanks for all those who have sacrificed themselves to protect our country... both those who have served and those serving now ... and their families who have shared them with us....[Read More]
Welcome to our April “Keeping in Touch”
3 April
We hope that Easter was a refreshing time for you and your families. Similarly to the the last couple of years, there's a lot of uncertainty in the markets at the moment. Although potential "trade wars" are cited as a cause, rising...[Read More]