Module length: 2 hrs

Videos: 8

Step 8: How will you manage risk?

We turn from property to defensive assets of cash and bonds.  Continuing with building your strategy we discuss how to take risk out with insurance and hedging.

  • Life, TPD, income protection and trauma insurance.
  • Insurance through super v insurance brokers.
  • How much and what type of insurance?
  • Term deposits v Offset accounts v Cash management.
  • Low risk bonds:  Government bonds, senior bank bonds, sub bonds and hybrid notes.
  • Gold and gold shares as defensive assets. 
  • Structuring & tax:  Borrowing to invest in family trusts and SMSFs

Step 8:  Do you have enough and the right type of insurance?