On Your Own Two Feet

  • HOME
  • ABOUT
  • MEDIA
    • Financial Planning Tips (videos)
    • Financial Planning Tips (podcasts)
    • Financial Planning Tips (articles)
    • Published In
  • SPEAKING
    • Event Planners
  • CONTACT
  • BOOKS

September 30, 2019 by Helen Baker

5 simple things you can do to boost your retirement savings

This article first appeared in Over Sixty There’s a lot to look forward to about retirement. You will have more time to travel, read and spend time with those you love. You might even take up a new hobby or two. But to truly enjoy this beautiful time in your life, it helps to be financially … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial planning, Retirement, Superannuation

August 8, 2018 by Helen Baker

Boring numbers? Or getting the most from your hard work?

Do you get excited when you see interest rates fall? Even a fall of 0.25% gets everyone buzzing. Conversely if it goes the other way people panic. Given that your superannuation is likely to be the biggest asset you have alongside your home how much difference could 0.25% change up or down make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial planning, Mortgage, Superannuation

June 26, 2018 by Helen Baker

Superannuation for people in the mining industry

Disclaimer: Any information 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. In this episode of the eCentral Business Show financial planning expert Helen Baker explains the in's and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial planning, Mining & resources, Superannuation

May 4, 2018 by Helen Baker

What should I do with my lump sum?

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. "Lump sums" are an amount of money to arrive into people's lives sometimes as a surprise, sometimes by program. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial planning, Inheritance, Retirement, Superannuation, Video

October 5, 2017 by Helen Baker

Why self-managed super? Is it right for you?

There is a golden rule when seeking advice about self-managed superannuation, buying property or investing, and that is – ask someone who has no vested interest in the deal. So many times I hear of people being sold a Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) and property to go with it. Someone trying to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial planning, Superannuation, Womens finance tips

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • …
  • 6
  • Next Page »

Watch Helen on TV

Helen Baker discussing how to manage your finances and bounce back from divorce

Watch more videos

Money Mag: Book of the Month

Helen-Baker-On-Your-Own-Two-Feet-Divorce-Money-Magazine-book-of-month-Dec-2018

Industry Awards

Brisbane financial planner for women

Article categories

  • 5 Foundations
  • 96five.fm radio
  • Aged care
  • Articles
  • Business owners
  • Christmas spending
  • Coronavirus COVID-19
  • Divorce
  • Estate planning
  • Family expenses
  • Financial planning
  • Inheritance
  • Insurance
  • Investing
  • Marriage
  • Mining & resources
  • Money and couples
  • Mortgage
  • On Your Own Two Feet book
  • Podcast
  • Redundancy
  • Retirement
  • Serious illness
  • Single parent
  • Superannuation
  • Tax tips
  • Tax tips
  • Video
  • Widow
  • Womens finance tips

Listen to Helen

Helen Baker Australian financial planning expert for women

Recent articles

  • Tips for growing small businesses in 2021 February 5, 2021
  • Book Review: On Your Own Two Feet (2nd edition) December 21, 2020
  • 9 clever money management tips for you and your family at Christmas December 21, 2020
  • 5 divorce mistakes you can’t afford to make December 16, 2020
  • 7 things to consider when getting divorced December 16, 2020

We’re on Facebook

A trusted partner

Brisbane Financial Adviser Certified Supplier

Financial Planning Tips

  • Tips for growing small businesses in 2021 February 5, 2021
  • Book Review: On Your Own Two Feet (2nd edition) December 21, 2020
  • 9 clever money management tips for you and your family at Christmas December 21, 2020
  • 5 divorce mistakes you can’t afford to make December 16, 2020
  • 7 things to consider when getting divorced December 16, 2020

Looking for something?

More free resources

Listen to Helen's tips on podcasts

Watch Helen on national TV shows

Buy Helen's books that explain it all

 

Contact us

Office location:
Level 4, 127 Creek Street,
Brisbane Queensland 4000

Telephone: 07 3123 6947

Office hours: Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm

Please contact us to schedule an appointment

Contact us

Copyright ©2021 · On Your Own Two Feet · Call us on 07 3123 6947 or contact us online

Complaint Resolution · Advice Warning

On Your Own Two Feet, HB Pink Financial ATF HBB Trust, ABN 91 845 886 193 Authorised Representative(s) Godfrey Pembroke Limited an Australian Financial Services Licensee, Registered office 103-153 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW, 2060