James Cavanough

James is a qualified and highly experienced financial planner who has spent the last 15 years dedicated to creating and protecting wealth for business owners, individuals and private families across Australia.
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Lantern Advisory featured in professional planner magazine

Posted by James Cavanough on 09-Aug-2016 11:11:17

We are delighted to have our business and planners profiled in Professional Planner Magazine.

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Topics: financial plan, professional planner magazine

May Budget Changes for Aged Care

Posted by James Cavanough on 25-Jul-2016 16:22:08

In the Budget released in May, there were a few lesser known changes that apply to aged care. In particular, the government has proposed to save $1.2 billion over the next four years through changes in the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI).

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Topics: investment planning, aged care

Take care when considering industry superannuation fund insurance

Posted by James Cavanough on 30-Mar-2016 09:00:00

Risks of superannuation fund policies

Unfortunately for consumers, industry superannuation funds do not specialise in insurance and do not always provide a dependable or compelling insurance solution. Insurance is often a convenient add-on for large superannuation firms, but this can cause risks - policy holders may not receive the proceeds from a claim or the amount is less than expected or wanted.
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Topics: insurance, financial plan, superannuation

Ownership of insurance

Posted by James Cavanough on 23-Mar-2016 09:00:00

Different ways to own your insurance premiums

Did you know that life, TPD and income protection policies can be owned personally or thorugh a superannuation fund? And that trauma insurance can be owned personally?
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Topics: insurance, financial plan, superannuation, taxation

The benefits of financial advice

Posted by James Cavanough on 21-Mar-2016 09:00:00

How do you know whether to invest into a trust or superannuation? Is it better to pay off some loans or invest that inheritance? How will you ensure you have enough when you retire? Will your assets be protected if you die?

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Topics: financial plan

Insurance premiums and taxation

Posted by James Cavanough on 16-Mar-2016 09:00:00

Insurance premiums

The following information explains the different options when it comes to insurance premiums and how premiums are taxed.
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Topics: insurance, financial plan, taxation

Business Expense Insurance

Posted by James Cavanough on 09-Mar-2016 09:00:00

What is business expense insurance?

Business expense insurance can help to keep your business running if you are unable to work due to temporary illness or injury. This may be particularly appropriate for a sole trader.
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Topics: insurance, financial plan

Personal Risk Insurance

Posted by James Cavanough on 02-Mar-2016 09:00:00

Personal risk insurance explained

Personal risk insurance protects your wealth accumulation strategy by providing money if you are no longer able to earn an income due to disability, trauma or death. The money received can help with medical bills, loan repayments and living expenses.
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Topics: insurance, financial plan

Insurance as Part of Your Financial Plan

Posted by James Cavanough on 24-Feb-2016 09:00:00

Insurance as part of your financial plan

Your financial plan should include a strategy to minimise risks that could jeopardise both your present and future plans. It should also include tailored and cost effective insurances to protect your income, health and assets.
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Topics: insurance, financial plan

The Importance of Insurance

Posted by James Cavanough on 17-Feb-2016 11:03:55

The importance of strategic insurance to protect your wealth

Nobody likes to think about what life would be like if they were sick or injured. However we all need our health and income in order to generate wealth and sustain our daily living.
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Topics: insurance, financial plan