A spike in single income households looms as COVID-19 ravages jobs and families. Single incomes also stem from breakups and new babies, and financial advisor and author Helen Baker says cutbacks will be necessary. If you have a household budget revisit it, and adapt it to your changed … [Read more...]
Divorce, job loss: How to survive on one income
Suddenly finding yourself on a single income is a harsh reality. These 7 tips from financial adviser Helen Baker will help ease the stress. Sometimes a single income is a choice, such as when a baby arrives. Other times it’s by default, such as separation or a partner passing away. Now, more … [Read more...]
What does SMSF cost? (self managed super fund)
Disclaimer: Any advice provided in this discussion is only general in nature. For advice that relates to you personally, please seek the advice of a qualified and trained professional. Setting up an SMSF may sound more costly than it is complicated; unless of course, you've got the right advice. … [Read more...]
Do you have an insurance claim?
Many clients come to my office, sit down and discuss their situation and I say, did you make a claim on that? The answer is usually no. Or current clients who ask, “This probably isn’t anything but I’m just not sure…”, or we are just chatting and they let out a surgical hiccup and I suggest we make … [Read more...]
‘Parents In The Know’ interviews Helen Baker (podcast)
Emily M Morgan of Parent Resource Centre interviews Helen Baker for a special episode of the 'Parents In The Know' podcast. Introduction by Emily M Morgan: Helen’s aim is to help those who are newly single or planning to be so soon to re-establish their foundations, by providing financial … [Read more...]