Choosing a financial planner for your family law client

As an experienced Family Lawyer, you already know that divorce is about more than dividing assets. It’s about helping your client on their journey through to settlement and beyond. Read more

Have you got the right game plan for retirement?

Footy is a bit like investment. If you don’t have a plan, you’re probably not going to win. So, how do you give yourself an edge? Number one, start young. Read more

A welcome contribution

If you haven’t maximised concessional contributions in the past, you might be able to catch up. Starting in the current financial year, new laws allow you to put extra into super where you haven’t fully used your contributions cap in the previous year. Read more

UK banks move into Virgin territory

The stock in focus this month is CYBG (CYB). CYBG is a full service UK bank previously owned by NAB. After years of underperformance CYB was demerged in 2016. Read more

Our new structure for the future

After 10 successful years, Elston Group is looking towards steady growth in the future. Elston shareholders have always wanted strong, experienced voices at the table who can bring their own perspectives to key discussions and decisions. Read more

Are term deposits defensive?

At first glance the answer may seem obvious, but is it? That depends on what an investor is looking to protect against. There is no doubt that term deposits offer capital stability and given the government deposit guarantee, are virtually risk-free. Read more

You don’t have to be Bill Gates to be a philanthropist

When you think about philanthropy, it might be something like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that comes to mind. But philanthropy isn’t just for retired billionaires who made vast fortunes from selling computer software. Read more

Elston Brake Dancers rally for a cause

The Dunga Derby keeps growing in popularity year by year. Not just because it’s a terrific fundraiser, but because it’s terrific fun. Through all the bumps and bulldust, everyone emerges with big smiles. So, this year we wanted to see if we could conquer the derby and raise money for a good cause. Read more

Are grocery shop owners off their trolley?

With the rise of e-commerce, you might be tempted to think that the traditional grocery shop is on the way out. But is it? While certainly facing a competitive threat, bricks and mortar grocery stores also have a couple of important advantages over the pure online retailer. Read more