Christmas is nearly upon us and for most Australians it’s a time for celebration and a chance to relax with family and friends. It’s also an occasion for giving and exchanging gifts. Giving gifts has been a Christmas tradition dating back as far as the early Romans who celebrated the Saturnalia festival in December. It … Continued
United Ancient Order of Druids Friendly Society of NSW To be united is about joining together for a common purpose, such as to help those most in need. The United Ancient Order of Druids (UAOD) Friendly Society of NSW was one such organization that did just that. At a time when there was limited social … Continued
If you were thinking about taking out Life Insurance recently, you may have decided to put it off given some of the disturbing revelations about some Life Insurance companies through the Royal Commission. But don’t be put off. Over the past six months the Royal Commission has put the spotlight on issues where the key … Continued
There has been a lot of media coverage surrounding default Life Insurance cover as part of your super. The main benefit of default cover inside super is that the premiums are deducted from your contributions. The main disadvantage is the premiums deducted reduce the account balance and potentially your retirement savings. Life Insurance inside your … Continued
Do you have or are you considering Life Insurance through your superannuation fund? Life Insurance purchased through super can be a good way to ensure you at least have some level of cover, which is always better than none at all. And in most cases, you should be able to secure cover at a relatively … Continued
We all know that paying claims is what Life Insurance companies are all about. But does it make a difference if you buy direct or through a financial adviser? According to a recent report from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) it definitely does. The report, published in … Continued
Most people probably know very little about the ancient Druids. They would also not know what the Druids have in common with life insurance which surprisingly is quite a lot. With the recent Royal Commission findings exposing some examples of very poor corporate culture, it’s timely for us to re-visit the fundamental foundations of NobleOak, … Continued
June 21 is the Winter Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. For some people, it’s the observation of a naturally occurring astronomical event. For others, it’s just another day, whilst for some it’s a time of magic and mystery. What is the Winter Solstice? Put simply, the Winter Solstice marks the shortest day in the year. … Continued
Are you ready to get on top of your life and tick the big things off your to-do list? Sorting out your life admin can be super satisfying – and we’re here to help. In an ideal world, we’d all have virtual assistants that efficiently take care of life admin for us. In the real … Continued
