DC Advice

02/09/2026

Use this checklist to review the health of your super.

31/08/2026

Is property still a good investment if negative gearing isn’t available? That will depend on your goals, cash flow, risk tolerance and the property itself. Seeking financial advice could be a good place to start.

24/08/2026

Is your super on track for your age? See the latest balances for Australians at every life stage using data from the ATO and ASFA; and what those numbers really mean for your retirement.
https://www.capstonefp.com.au/news/average-super-balance-by-age-in
australia/

Your super balance is one of the strongest signals of how your financial future is shaping up. It’s also one of the first things Australians compare. So it’s no surprise the big question keeps coming up: is my super on track for my age? This guide answers that question with the figures that matt...

19/08/2026

Not economically savvy? Not to worry, this short guide will help you learn the basics on the economy and improve your financial know how.
https://www.capstonefp.com.au/news/the-economy-learn-the-basics-in-5
minutes/

Not economically savvy? Not to worry, this short guide will help you learn the basics on the economy and improve your financial know how. 1. What is the ASX? ASX stands for Australian Securities Exchange (not stock exchange like many people think). How does it work? The ASX provides a market for peo...

16/08/2026

Marriage breakdown can be highly traumatic and brings a whole new set of issues when it happens later in life. A little bit of planning could help you take control of your financial future.
https://www.capstonefp.com.au/news/taking-control-of-your-finances-post
divorce/

Marriage breakdown can be highly traumatic and brings a whole new set of issues when it happens later in life. As well as the emotional challenges, there are practical issues to tackle, not least your finances. It’s all the more reason to get organised – a little bit of planning could help you t...

11/08/2026

While saving for retirement can seem somewhat daunting, there are a few simple strategies to use. Here’s how to get started.

While saving for retirement can seem somewhat daunting, there are a few simple strategies to use when planning your best financial future. Here’s how to get started today, to enjoy an even more rewarding tomorrow. How am I tracking to live the life I want in retirement? There’s no magic number w...

05/08/2026

Romance scams remain a top source of fraudulent financial loss for Australians. Here are the signs an online relationship may be a scam.




https://www.capstonefp.com.au/news/romance-scams-signs-an-online-relationship
could-be-a-scam/

Romance scammers build emotional trust by seeming attentive and expressing intense feelings but money requests follow, often disguised as financial emergencies, travel costs or investment opportunities. Romance scams a top three source of losses Australians lost almost $140 million to romance scams....

03/08/2026

Plan, research and diversify – these are the keys to successful investing. They'll help you find investments that fit your risk tolerance and investment time frame.

31/07/2026

While early retirement is the dream of many Australians, on average we expect to retire more than four years after we would like to according to new research from Colonial First State. Here are some practical steps that could help you retire early.

Many Australians today expect to be working well after they would like to retire, new research from Colonial First State shows¹. On average, Australians would like to retire at 62 years of age, according to the study, which tracks how Australians think and behave when it comes to retirement. But mo...

27/07/2026

Whatever your goals, getting advice from a qualified financial adviser can help bring you closer to achieving them.