Shanley Financial Planning

26/03/2025

Retirement is a significant chapter in life, offering the chance to enjoy the fruits of your hard work. But what does a comfortable retirement look like, and how can you prepare for it?

Retirement is a significant chapter in life, offering the chance to enjoy the fruits of your hard work. But what does a comfortable retirement look like, and how can you prepare for it? For many people, it’s about finding the right balance between financial security, personal fulfilment, and peace...

19/03/2025

As Australia steps into 2025, there's a careful sense of hope about the economy. Last year was tough, with slow growth and high prices, but things are looking up. Economic growth is forecast to improve, supported by easing interest rates, stabilising inflation, and rising household incomes.

As Australia steps into 2025, there’s a careful sense of hope about the economy. Last year was tough, with slow growth and high prices, but things are looking up. Economic growth is forecast to improve, supported by easing interest rates, stabilising inflation, and rising household incomes. Howeve...

12/03/2025

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has made a significant move by cutting interest rates for the first time in over four years, reducing the cash rate from 4.35% to 4.10% in February 2025. This decision offers welcome relief to mortgage holders, and with the possibility of further rate cuts later this year, many are now considering how to make the most of this change.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has made a significant move by cutting interest rates for the first time in over four years, reducing the cash rate from 4.35% to 4.10% in February 2025. This decision offers welcome relief to mortgage holders, and with the possibility of further rate cuts later t...

10/03/2025

Just about everyone has been at a loss with their finances at some stage in their lives. When they’re first starting out, starting a job, building a family, or maybe buying a home. As life goes on you may have questions about reducing debt, buying investments, contributing to superannuation, or how to get started creating wealth. In later years, it’s about setting yourself up for a comfortable retirement, whatever comfortable means for you specifically.
The trick is finding a professional you can trust. It’s pretty daunting approaching someone you don’t know. Steve and his team at Steve May Financial Services understand that making big decisions about your financial stability isn’t an easy process for some. Read more here 👇
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09/03/2025

Thank you to this talented group of women who keep the wheels turning in our business 😀

05/03/2025

Teaching kids about money is one of the most valuable gifts you can give them, equipping them with essential skills for a financially responsible future. Here are some effective strategies to help your children develop a solid understanding of money management.

As the year comes to a close and many families reflect on their values and priorities, it’s a perfect time to think about the financial education of the younger generation. Teaching kids about money is one of the most valuable gifts you can give them, equipping them with essential skills for a fin...

26/02/2025

Superannuation serves as a critical savings vehicle for Australians, designed to provide financial security in retirement. However, the nuances between member benefits and death benefits can be complex. Let's clarify these differences and explore their implications.

https://www.shanleyfinancial.com.au/2025/02/superannuation-member-death-benefits/

20/02/2025

19/02/2025

You've heard the buzz about passive investing, especially through ETFs.

It's often pitched as an easier route to growing your wealth, but how exactly do you get going, and what should you watch out for? Let's look a little deeper.

You’ve heard the buzz about passive investing, especially through ETFs, and you’re keen to explore how it could work for you. It’s often pitched as an easier route to growing your wealth, but how exactly do you get going, and what should you watch out for? Let’s look a little deeper. What’...