Financial Planning

The key focus regarding investments is the return you require and the length of time you have to invest. Bridges will be able to provide information on a wide range of products.

The decisions you make today will determine the lifestyle you maintain in retirement. It is no longer possible to assume that the Government pension will be sufficient. There are a number of factors to consider which can be discussed with your Bridges financial planner.

Superannuation is one of the most tax effective ways to save money for your retirement. Bridges can advise you of several ways to maximise your superannuation nest egg.

Estate planning is the preparation and documentation of a person’s wishes for the distribution of their assets following their death. An effective plan will ensure that your will is properly structured to maximise the distribution of wealth to your next of kin.

Your Bridges financial planner will be able to look at your current asset and liabilities and advise you on the best strategy to increase your wealth. This could involve borrowing additional funds with which to invest or restructuring the mix of your current investments.

Finding new employment is stressful enough without having to worry about your finances. Your Bridges financial planner will be able to advise you on how to make your finances last until you secure new employment, any benefits you may be entitled to, your tax implications or how best to use your redundancy to pay off debts or invest.

Your Bridges financial planner will be able to advise on the optimum level of gearing and mix of assets to ensure that you minimise you tax payments.