Protect your valuables: children, grandchildren and future

But why wait until disaster strikes? Helping your children get the right protection in place now is one way you can help protect them, your grandchildren and your retirement against financial misfortune.

Planning for the unthinkable

After a lifetime of hard work, now is the time to enjoy the fruits of your labour to wind back on work hours and spend time with your loved ones doing things you enjoy. But what if things don't go according to plan? If something were to happen to your child and they couldn't care for their children any longer, you may be the one to step in. And you wouldn't be alone. In fact over 14,000 grandparents are already providing parental care for dependent grandchildren. 

Would your finances extend to giving your grandchildren the lifestyle they deserve as well as funding your retirement? If you're like most parents and want to help your adult children get ahead and to put plans in place to protect their children, it may be a good idea to help them learn about the value of insurance. 

Accessing low cost insurance

Of course, for many people, especially in today's environment, it can be difficult to find the money to pay for insurance premiums once all their other day-to-day bills are paid. So if your child is in this situation, rather than going without protection, why not offer to introduce them to your financial adviser? A financial adviser may be able to suggest strategies to help them get the protection they need at a price they can afford.

Simple advice

If you'd like to help your child get the protection they need, without paying for a whole comprehensive plan, talk to your adviser about the possibility and costs of one-off advice. These days more and more advisers are offering simple, fee-for-service advice so you'll only pay for the advice your children need. 

Access through wrap

One strategy your adviser may suggest is using a low complexity investment wrap to access discounts on life insurance premiums. This can help your child get quality protection at a lower price. 

Inside super 

If cash flow is a problem, your adviser may suggest your child take out insurance through their super fund. Not only will this make if more affordable on a daily basis, but premiums will generally be tax deductible, saving them money for the future. The best strategy to protect your family will depend on your unique situation. So if you want to help protect your children financially, why not invite them to visit your financial adviser?

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