Interest rates: a tale of two generations

Rising interest rates are making it harder for young Australians to buy homes. As a result, many are turning to their parents for financial support to make their homeownership dreams a reality. But what's the best way to support them, and are there any pitfalls to avoid? Read more

Craig's not one to brag

When Craig Roberts recently completed his Masters in Financial Planning and won the Gwen Fletcher Award for topping his CFP class, he didn’t make a big fuss about it. Anyone who knows Craig, knows he’s a very humble guy. Read more

Elston Explains: Downsizing

Downsizing your house can be an emotional decision but there are many upsides to it too. Elston Strategy Adviser Christie Wilson explains how it can benefit your super. Read more

Driving the conversation around philanthropy

A lot of Australians like to give back. We’re a generous country. Giving our time through volunteer work and donating to charity is simply what we do. It just seems to be part of our life. But what about more structured forms of philanthropy? Read more

Sam is a fan of teamwork

When we caught up with Sam McCarthy from Fresh Finance, he was happy to give his take on what it's like to team up with Elston and work collaboratively to help clients. Read more

Elston Explains: The need for strict cyber security

With recent data breaches at Optus and Medibank, cyber security is back in the headlines. In this video Ben McNamara tells us some of the things we can all do to stop scammers stealing our personal information. Read more

Can your kids save money and still have fun?

If you have a child or a grandchild who’s somewhere between school age and settling down with a family of their own, this article might be just the sort of thing you’d like to share with them. Read more

Time to spring clean your finances

Spring is a great time to throw open the doors, roll up your sleeves, crank up your favourite house-cleaning music, and clean out those cobwebs. It's also a good time to spruce up your finances. Read more

Philanthropy and Estate Planning:
Leaving a Legacy of Positive Change

When you think about estate planning, you’re probably focused on who you should leave your assets to. But through the estate planning process, you might also find yourself thinking about the legacy you could be leaving. Read more