McLaren Hunt Financial Group

14/10/2026

A Transition to Retirement (TTR) strategy may help you reduce your work hours while maintaining your income and continuing to build your super.
✅ Greater flexibility
✅ Potential tax benefits
✅ Continued super contributions
The right strategy depends on your individual circumstances. If retirement is on the horizon, now is the time to explore your options.

For many people approaching retirement, the transition from full-time work to retirement is no longer a sudden stop. Instead, it’s often a gradual process that involves reducing work hours, maintaining cash flow and continuing to build retirement savings. One strategy that can support this approac...

11/10/2026

On Friday, the McLaren Hunt Financial Group ladies enjoyed a fantastic day together at our Annual Ladies Day. From a delicious lunch at Beaches Café & Bar followed by Paint & Sip held at Vida, hosted by
We are grateful for the opportunity to step away from our desks, spend time together, and celebrate the incredible team that helps make our business what it is💐🥂🎨

05/10/2026

While many people focus on the family home, savings and investments, superannuation is often overlooked, despite being one of the most significant assets in a property settlement.
For women in particular, career breaks, part-time work and caring responsibilities can have a lasting impact on retirement savings. Understanding your rights around super during a separation can help ensure a fair outcome and strengthen your financial future.
Taking the time to understand your super today can make a meaningful difference to your financial independence tomorrow.

Separation or divorce can bring emotional and financial change. Super is often overlooked at this time, but it can be one of the most significant assets to understand when dividing property and planning for the future. Separation or divorce can turn your world upside down. There’s the emotional fa...

02/10/2026

Have you ever wondered why successful investors don't put all their money into one investment?
It's called diversification.
By spreading investments across shares, property, fixed interest and cash, as well as different industries and countries, investors can reduce the impact of any one investment performing poorly.
Think of it as building a stronger financial foundation through balance rather than relying on a single opportunity.
Want to understand how diversification could fit into your investment strategy? We'd be happy to help.

Diversification is an investment management strategy that reduces the impact of some of your investments performing poorly. What is diversification When it comes to investing your money, diversification means spreading your money across a number of different investments, to reduce the overall volati...

29/09/2026

A super death benefit is money paid from someone’s super after they die. It may be paid to an eligible beneficiary (or beneficiaries) or to the person’s estate.

If someone close to you has died, you may be able to claim a super death benefit. What is a super death benefit? A super death benefit is money paid from someone’s super after they die. It may be paid to an eligible beneficiary (or beneficiaries) or to the person’s estate. A super death benefit ...

24/09/2026

From 1 October, businesses will no longer be able to add surcharges to eftpos, Visa or Mastercard payments under new rules introduced by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). The changes are designed to simplify payments and save consumers money at the checkout.

It’s one month ’til the credit card surcharge ban kicks in. What you need to do now. With one month to go before the card surcharge ban kicks in, small business owners need to prepare so that they don’t wind up out of pocket. From 1 October, businesses will no longer be able to add ... Read mo...

21/09/2026

Compound interest is where you earn interest on both your initial deposit and on the interest that you’ve already earned, making the total invested at the end of each term greater than the last. This is a great way to help you reach your financial goals by complementing your everyday budgeting efforts.

Learn what compound interest is and how it can be used to grow your savings. Understanding compound interest Compound interest is where you earn interest on both your initial deposit and on the interest that you’ve already earned, making the total invested at the end of each term greater than the ...

16/09/2026

14/09/2026

Before investing in a company's share float, make sure you've done your research.
Ask yourself: ✔️ Does the company have a clear growth strategy? ✔️ Is it financially sound? ✔️ What risks are involved? ✔️ How does it compare to its competitors? ✔️ Does it align with your goals and risk tolerance?
Need help building a diversified investment portfolio? We're here to help.

There are a number of ways to buy shares, including when they first float. How investing in shares works A share is part ownership in a company. Companies issue shares to raise money. After that, investors can buy and sell those shares to and from each other. When you own shares, you own a small ......

10/09/2026

We're delighted to welcome Alex Gynes to the Financial Planning team at McLaren Hunt.
Alex is a Financial Adviser who brings nearly 15 years of experience across the financial services industry. He is passionate about helping people gain confidence in their financial future through personalised advice and practical strategies. Alex enjoys building strong relationships, understanding what matters most to his clients, and helping them make informed financial decisions.
We are excited to have Alex on board and look forward to the positive impact he will make for our clients and community.