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Retirees to keep working and leave nothing for the kids

... to live off the pension and more than two-thirds of Australians will spend their money rather than save it for their children. These are the findings emanating from two studies, one published by AXA and the other by Citibank. Citibank's research also ...

Zurich to launch Life Risk Factory

... compounded the country's massive underinsurance. According to IFSA's research, 60 per cent of individuals with dependent children, or almost all of 'middle Australians', do not have enough life cover to look after their family for more than a year. Zurich's ...

Asteron stand alone on TPD and upgrade policy benefits

... funds. The approach is also intended to be more 'family oriented', as it is complemented by other benefits that include children's insurance cover and increases to benefits to pay extra out-of-pocket medical expenses. The new arrangements are particularly ...

Advisers should provide advice for philanthropy too

... ideal channels, Gonski said, citing that financial guru Paul Clitheroe has his own PPF, which donated equipment to a children's hospital. Meanwhile fellow speaker Peter Cosgrove, retired former Chief of the Australian Defence Forces, agreed with Gonski ...

iPod generation should learn how to save: ASIC

... Commissioner Professor Berna Collier said that it's never too early for young kids to learn the value of money. "These days, children are under enormous pressure to have the 'right stuff' - from mobile phones and iPods through to sneakers and designer ...

We may need more flexible retirement age limits: Treasurer

... used to people working until they are older than we are now used to. "People are living longer, and we are having less children, so that means that the proportion of older people to the proportion of workforce age people is growing all the time," he ...

School kids should be financially literate: Commonwealth

... said Commonwealth Bank CEO Ralph Norris. He added it is important to the Australian people and the economy that "our children and our children's children have the resources to become financially literate". This is the fourth year Commonwealth has awarded ...

FPA releases Good Advice guide

... and utilising social security entitlements; or advise a young family on how to protect their income and plan for their children's education." she said. The booklet also removes any misconceptions about what financial planners do. "For example, many people ...

Too many mothers missing out on insurance: IFSA

Four out of five full-time working mothers with dependent children do not have enough insurance cover, according to research commissioned by the Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA). IFSA's chief executive officer Richard Gilbert blames ...

Aviva offers grandparents protection cover for grandchildren

... successful sale throughout Europe. "Many families around the world have recognised the importance of critical illness for children. Aviva in the UK, Hungary and Czech Republic have all reported high sales so it is sensible to bring this feature to Australia." ...