May 2013 - Watkins Financial Services

When you decide that you wish to borrow to purchase an investment property in your Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) there a number of factors which you must consider that differ from a regular borrowing arrangement outside super.  One key area is that you are Continue Reading...

Your ability to earn income is your most valuable asset. How does Income Protection cover work? Income protection covers you in the event that you are unable to work due to sickness or injury. Income protection provides you with a monthly benefit when on claimContinue Reading...

The Federal Treasurer, Wayne Swan described his sixth Federal Budget as a ‘sensible, calm and responsible approach that puts jobs first’. This Budget could be described as uneventful as it contained little in the way of sweeteners for middle income earnersContinue Reading...

It is becoming more difficult to reduce your tax payable in today’s environment. However, there are still a few key strategies available to you. 1.       Borrowing to invest – negative gearing Negative gearing is where you borrow to invest and the coContinue Reading...

Majority of people these days that are being diagnosed with a type of cancer, having a heart attack or stroke will survive. The problem these people face is they can’t afford to survive. Medicare and Private Health Insurance will only cover so much. Key StatContinue Reading...