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12/06/2026

How to plan for retirement and start the journey with confidence

Retirement is not just a date on the calendar. It is a major life transition that affects your finances, routine, relationships, health, mindset and sense of purpose. For many people, the hardest part is not deciding whether they want to stop working, but understanding when they are truly ready and what life will look like once work is no longer the centre of each week.

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https://news.bwgfp.com.au/how-to-plan-for-retirement-and-start-the-journey-with-confidence/

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10/06/2026

Just half of Australians feel prepared for retirement

Despite some progress and a world-class superannuation system, retirement remains a source of financial anxiety for many Australians, according to a new report highlighting the value of financial advice.

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https://news.bwgfp.com.au/just-half-of-australians-feel-prepared-for-retirement/

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03/06/2026

Understanding risk tolerance: Passing the investment sleep test

Investing is never just about chasing returns. It is also about understanding yourself.

Before choosing where to invest, one of the most important questions to ask is not simply, “How much can I make?” It is, “How much uncertainty can I live with?” This is where risk tolerance matters.

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https://news.bwgfp.com.au/understanding-risk-tolerance-passing-the-investment-sleep-test/

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27/05/2026

7 signs you are ready for retirement — but worried about keeping active

Retirement is often described as the great reward after decades of hard work. No alarm clock. No daily commute. No endless meetings. No packed lunches. Just freedom.

But for many people, retirement also brings a quiet question: What will I actually do with myself?

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https://news.bwgfp.com.au/7-signs-you-are-ready-for-retirement-but-worried-about-keeping-active/

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25/05/2026

Why a financial review is one of the most valuable meetings you’ll have each year

Life rarely stands still—and neither should your financial plan. An annual financial review with your financial planner is not just a box-ticking exercise; it’s a powerful opportunity to reset, refine, and realign your money with the life you’re actually living now, not the one you planned for years ago.

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https://news.bwgfp.com.au/why-a-financial-review-is-one-of-the-most-valuable-meetings-youll-have-each-year/

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18/05/2026

Budget time is review time: why professional advice matters

The Federal Budget is more than a political announcement. For many Australians, it is an important reminder to stop, review and ask a simple question: are my financial, lifestyle and tax strategies still working in my favour?

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https://news.bwgfp.com.au/budget-time-is-review-time-why-professional-advice-matters/

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15/05/2026

Oliver’s Insights – The 2026-27 Budget – responsibility, productivity and fairness – or is it?

Key points

The key changes are a wind back in negative gearing, the taxation of real capital gains, numerous moves to reduce regulation, and modest net budget cuts over five years.

The projected deficits are now slightly lower over the budget period by around $45bn, mainly due to more windfall revenue.

With more stimulus in the near term though the Budget does nothing to make the RBA’s job in controlling inflation easier.

The Budget continues to lock in structurally higher spending and budget deficits for the medium term.

The tax changes look more like tax hikes than real tax reform and there is more work to do to boost productivity.

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https://news.bwgfp.com.au/olivers-insights-the-2026-27-budget-responsibility-productivity-and-fairness-or-is-it/

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13/05/2026

The 2026–27 Federal Budget has been handed down. You can find the Budget papers at: www.budget.gov.au

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The 2026–27 Federal Budget has been handed down. You can find the Budget papers at: www.budget.gov.au

08/05/2026

Understanding your risk profile: The foundation of smart investing

When it comes to investing, one of the most important — yet often overlooked — steps is defining your risk profile. It’s the foundation upon which your entire financial plan is built. Without a clear understanding of how much risk you are willing and able to take, even the best investment strategies can feel uncomfortable, inconsistent, or ultimately unsuccessful.

https://news.bwgfp.com.au/understanding-your-risk-profile-the-foundation-of-smart-investing/

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07/05/2026

Oliver’s Insights – The RBA hikes again to control inflation – lessons learned from the 1970s

Key points

- The RBA hiked its cash rate for the third time this year by another 0.25% to 4.35% in response to inflation running above target and concerns that it will likely remain so for longer given price pressures partly flowing from the War with Iran, threatening higher inflation expectations.

- The key lesson from the 1970s is that the RBA is right to be focussing first on getting inflation back to target – as it will avoid even more pain down the track.

- We are allowing for a further rate hike in August, but the longer the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked the greater the risk of recession allowing a return to rate cuts next year.

- The best things the Government can do in the Budget to help alleviate underlying inflation pressures is to lower the level of public spending and boost productivity.

https://news.bwgfp.com.au/olivers-insights-the-rba-hikes-again-to-control-inflation-lessons-learned-from-the-1970s/

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