By Matt Hern on March 3, 2010
Many people overlook personal insurance thinking tragedy will never happen to them. Then a friend or family experiences tragedy and they get a wake-up call. The latest research released yesterday by Lifewise/NATSEM reveals that it can and probably will happen to you at some time during your working life. More than one in five families will be impacted by an insurable event in their working lives.
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By Matt Hern on October 2, 2009
These days many people survive a serious illness like cancer, heart attack and stroke. But the experience leaves many financially crippled. It shouldn’t and doesn’t need to be that way.
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By Matt Hern on June 11, 2009
The economic down turn and publicised retrenchments may have caused your mind to wonder “how will I cope if I lose my job?” Whether or not you are facing the potential of losing your job I recommend you seriously ask yourself “how long could I last on zero income?”
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Posted in Protecting | Tagged newsletter archive, Protecting, redundancy advice, safety nets
By Matt Hern on January 31, 2008
When you’re fighting fit and rarely see a doctor it can be hard to imagine ever needing insurance.
Watch this true story of David Blakeway, a middle-age professional who suddenly suffered an aneurism. David
describes his surgery, time in hospital and how his Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) claim allowed him to ‘put his life back together [...]
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By Matt Hern on December 4, 2007
Insurers are nasty and will do their absolute best to deny a claim so what’s the point of having insurance – right? Wrong!
During the last financial year 98% of all Australian personal insurance claims were paid. And of the 2% that were initially rejected a further third were later paid as a result of internal [...]
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By Matt Hern on October 22, 2007
Today is Pink Ribbon Day here in Australia. It is a day to show support for those affected by breast cancer, to raise funds for research and also to raise awareness.
Last month I attended the Pink Ribbon Ball in Perth and was privileged to hear cancer survivor, Pauline speak of her experience and of the [...]
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By Matt Hern on October 11, 2007
According to research released by AXA yesterday “Australians are amongst the most carefree and optimistic nations in the world when it comes to life risks.”
Optimism is a great thing but is our attitude based on fact or based on a desire to avoid thinking about that which makes us uncomfortable? The research suggests that it [...]
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By Matt Hern on September 30, 2007
Over this long weekend in Australia many of us will be enjoying the company of family and friends, which really brings home the message of this video even more:
So, you may be wondering “Matt, what has that got to do with achieving my financial and lifestyle dreams?” Well, I’m pleased you asked.
When you think of [...]
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