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October 30, 2020 by Helen Baker

How to save $20,000 in one year: the 7 things to do to boost your bank balance in just 12 months

Financial planning expert Helen Baker has revealed the simple steps to save $20,000 in just one year, and why you need to see your financial health as something that is as important as your mental or physical state. Helen says there are several things you can do to take charge of your finances to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Financial planning, Insurance, Superannuation

August 6, 2020 by Helen Baker

Mental health and insurance – what you need to know

This article was originally published in NestEgg Claiming income protection insurance while suffering from a mental health issue can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be, writes Helen Baker. I’ve helped many clients access their income protection insurance for mental health reasons – … [Read more...]

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June 2, 2020 by Helen Baker

Women get sliced and diced again in the latest legislation for insurance

This article was first published on NestEgg I have always been a major proponent of income protection insurance, writes Helen Baker. The security it offers can see you through hard times. An ability to earn is your greatest asset; when that is on the line, so is everything else. But changes to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Insurance, Womens finance tips

March 19, 2020 by Helen Baker

Give your wealth a workout

Helen Baker writes in OK Magazine how to get your bank balance fighting fit. Set Financial Fitness Goals Take a moment and picture where you’d like to be in a few years. Planning on starting a family? Moving overseas? Buying a home? The more you plan now, the easier (and painless) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Financial planning, Insurance, Superannuation, Womens finance tips

September 30, 2019 by Helen Baker

5 things every woman should know about their finances

This article first appeared in Business Woman Media Disaster planning is unpleasant, as is thinking about your own death or the possibility your relationship might end. But not thinking about this stuff at all could land you in strife should a relationship breakdown occur, or worse, it could … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 5 Foundations, Financial planning, Insurance, Womens finance tips

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