The case settles. The client signs. The funds land. For a compensation lawyer, that moment marks the successful end of months or years of work. For the client and their family, it feels like the finish line. But without the right financial advice after compensation settlement, the real challenges are often just beginning. For many […]
Special Disability Trust Questions Answered | HFI Overview Special Disability Trust questions come up often for families caring for a person with a severe disability. An SDT is one of the most effective structures available in Australia. It allows family members to set aside funds for a loved one’s care and accommodation needs, with significant […]
RBA rate pause June 2026: five things that matter this week | HFI Rate held RBA decision · 16 June 2026 24 June May CPI data release 1 July New financial year May you live in interesting times There is an old saying, sometimes described as a Chinese curse: may you live in interesting times. […]
The Family Meeting Matters as Much as the Spreadsheet | HFI Overview Financial planning for older Australians, people with disability, or those receiving a compensation or TPD payment tends to focus on the numbers: what to hold, where to invest, how to structure income, and what Centrelink will allow. Those things matter. But they are […]