Writing on the decisions, behaviour and structures that shape long-term financial outcomes. General information only — not personal advice.
Understand how the Age Pension fits into retirement planning in Australia, how eligibility works at a high level, and what to check before you retire.
Tax planning before retirement means reviewing income, super, asset sales and structural decisions before you stop work. Here is what to check in Australia.
Transitioning to retirement is not just about picking a date. Learn how to plan your exit from work around timing, lifestyle, cash flow and coordination.
Retirement income in Australia may come from super, pension payments, investments, property income and cash reserves. Here is how the mix can work.
The final decade before retirement can be a valuable planning window. Learn which retirement planning mistakes to avoid and what to review while options remain.
Retirement lifestyle planning helps you prepare for life after work, not just the numbers. Learn what to think through before retirement in Australia.
Approaching retirement? Learn what higher-income Australian households should review inside super before retirement, from contributions and account structure to access rules.
Many pre-retirees do not have the wrong retirement number. They have no clear number at all. Here is why that matters and what to do before time closes in.
Retirement planning in Australia means making a set of connected decisions before work changes or stops. This guide maps the key choices and where to go deeper.
Markets rose through August as rates held steady. Consider what inflation, gold and property conditions may mean for retirement plans.
Confidence is not created by certainty about markets. It is created by greater clarity about the decisions in front of you.
Money stories are designed to attract attention. Understanding how fear and greed influence decisions can help investors respond with greater clarity.
The 2026–27 Federal Budget contains significant proposals for tax, property investment, trusts, health and business. Here are the measures worth understanding.
Financial planning is not about stockpiling wealth for a distant future. It is about balancing life now with security later.
Strong profits, stretched valuations and softer property conditions shaped August 2026. Here is how structure can support clearer decisions.
Important financial decisions are rarely independent. Considering them together produces better outcomes than treating them separately.
A practical overview of new financial-year changes, diversification, property tax reform and disciplined decision-making in July 2026.
A structured view of the RBA's third 2026 rate rise, volatile markets and the role of cash, income and growth assets in retirement.
How inflation, oil prices, interest-rate expectations and a two-speed property market were shaping financial decisions in May 2026.
A considered look at the market forces shaping April 2026, from higher oil prices and interest rates to sequence risk and retirement cash reserves.
Celebrating Excellence: Acquira Wealth Partners Shines at GPS Wealth Conference Introduction: At Acquira Wealth Partners, our commitment to excellence and unwav
The markets are down sharply again today. This is largely a carryover from the US Friday's reaction to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. Remember our econo
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Property Investments Made Easy Through Technology The global stock of investible real estate is set to rise to $45.3 trillion by 2020 and this is thanks to the
Mark Story from Professional Planner interviews Acquira Wealth Partners: Like many financial advisers, Reine Clemow’s decision to jump ship from the financial p
10 Simple Steps To Retiring 10 Years Early Let me put a pin in your bubble and tell you, you’re not really going to see anything here you don’t know, the key is
A Heartfelt Thank You We have recently received the results of the Core Data Client Experience Research and I have included a summary of the report below. P
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AUSSIES are missing out on nearly $12 billion of their own “lost” money. “The good news? Getting it back is not hard and we can help you.” The Australian Taxa
4 Steps YOU can take NOW to make sure you are in a comfortable position when Retirement comes knocking. Retirement…it can be a scary thing and for most Australi
Most of us don't think twice about recycling our plastics and paper waste to help save the environment, but what about recycling debt. Is that a good way to sav
I have outlined some of the proposed changes to superannuation, with some seemingly having retrospective implications for those already in retirement phase. We
Most investors would rather forget the last 6 months as some of the healthy returns from the last 5 years have been swiftly wiped away.
Today I received some news that shocked me and made me sick to my stomach. In September last year I met a young couple with a family who wanted to get their financial situation in order but sadly that will…
Reflecting on 2015, investment market returns were strong in the first half and weak in the second, echoing substantial falls in commodity prices (iron ore, gold, and oil) and falls in bank stocks in Australia…
The Sydney Morning Herald's 9th October Headline Reads: ASX enjoys best week since December 2011. Yet just a few weeks ago the media was causing panic about fal
I was only yesterday reading some commentary provided to me by our investment committee at GPS. It promoted me today to grab some screen shots from Yahoo Finance because the short term volatility always seems…
Acquira Wealth Partners senior financial adviser Reine Clemow and his business were named new adviser of the year and new practice of the year by dealer group GPS Wealth at its annual conference last month.
In early July 2015, Reine and Nicole Clemow, joined a group of some of Australia’s most successful financial advisers attending the GPS Wealth conference. The conference focused on Mastery of the Client…
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Here is a quick market wrap for the month. I introduce Brian where he discusses:
Over the December 2014 quarter, 8.6% of all home resales recorded a gross loss compared to their previous purchase price. The figure had fallen from 9.1% over t
Question: Are you buying your first home or are you buying an investment property – the answer is both, but only if done correctly.
I know many people set New Years resolutions at this time of year and it may be that you do the same?
Discover what has happened over the last month with this short update from Brain Parker
With the weekend approaching, it reminded me of catching up with some friends last week.
Reine Clemow from Acquira Wealth Partners introduces Brian Parker who discusses the economic conditions during the month of October. He discusses;
It is the key to all great relationships and where there is trust in place magic can happen. But to trust someone you have to open up and why on earth would anyone reveal their deepest desires and dreams and…
