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Starting Out

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Setting strong foundations for your financial future

You might be early in your career, still figuring out how to budget, save for your first big purchase, or make sense of your super.

Or you may be here for other reasons – starting over after a divorce or returning to work after a break. You may have received an inheritance or be exploring independence after a separation. Life isn’t always linear, but whether you're starting out or starting again, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.

Common goals at this stage include:
  • Learn to budget and manage cash flow
  • Understand superannuation and start contributing
  • Understand student loans and repayment thresholds
  • Get the right insurances in place
  • Improve financial literacy and confidence
Starting Out: Foundational advice strategies
  • Intro to tax concessions and how this can support early wealth building
  • Budgeting tools and automated savings plans
  • Setting up or consolidating super funds
  • Personal insurances including income protection
  • Exploring private health insurance options

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Financial Planning

No matter what your net worth, to ensure your family and financial goals are met after you die, it is essential that you have an Estate Plan in place.

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Health and Wellness

Empower your path to wellbeing with health insurance that goes beyond coverage, offering proactive wellness programs designed to keep you healthy.

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Home and Contents Insurance

If your home and contents were destroyed would you be able to afford to replace everything yourself? If not, you should consider Home Contents Insurance as a critical safeguard.

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Income Protection Insurance

According to research, around 90% of us fail to have adequate income protection insurance. If you were unable to work due to sickness or injury, what would the financial repercussions be on your personal lifestyle, immediate family, dependents and business?

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Case-Studies for you

Workers' Compensation and Income Protection Case Study

The original plan was simply to take out Worker’s Compensation Insurance, but we advised him that he should also consider Income Protection Insurance.

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New Year’s Resolutions: Why we make them — and why some stick while others don’t

Every January, millions of people around the world embrace the symbolic “fresh start” that the new year provides. Fuelled by optimism and the desire for self-improvement, we set resolutions that promi …

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A new year, a fresh start: Building a better you

A new year carries a quiet kind of magic. It invites reflection without judgement and possibility without pressure. No matter what the past year looked like, January represents a reset button — a chan …

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Educating investors: Building the foundations for long-term generational wealth

Investing can feel intimidating for many people, particularly those just starting out. Markets fluctuate, headlines create fear, and misinformation is everywhere. Yet at its core, successful investing …

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Financial security: four key strategies to safeguard your financial future

Financial stability doesn’t usually come by chance; it requires preparation and strategy. Most of us depend on a steady paycheck, but few consider what would happen if it disappeared suddenly.Protecti …

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Using your accountant or adviser as a mentor for your new business

Starting a business is an exciting yet challenging endeavor. As an entrepreneur, you need to navigate various systems and processes while minimising errors and maximising success. To gain a competitiv …

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Some steps you can take if you are struggling to make mortgage repayments?

Owning a home is a significant milestone. However, the financial responsibility of mortgage repayments can be daunting for some homeowners.In times of financial difficulty, it’s essential to find ways …

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Life and Money Lessons from 2025

As the year winds down and the festive season approaches, I find myself looking back on 2025, a year of change, connection, challenge and clarity.At IAS, we speak often about life cycles – the stages …

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Appreciating our partnerships: Thank you for being part of our year

As the year draws to a close, we want to extend our sincere appreciation to you – our valued clients.The festive season is a wonderful time to reflect on the relationships and partnerships that have s …

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What type of planner are you?
What type of planner are you?

What type of planner are you?

Jo from Insurance Advisory Service talks about the joys of planning and asks: what type of planner are you?

Changes and Growth
Changes and Growth

Changes and Growth

Jo from Insurance Advisory Service talks about the changes and growth that occur in our lives and asks: where are you within your growth path?

Teaching our kids how to manage money
Teaching our kids how to manage money

Teaching our kids how to manage money

Thinking about the lessons we teach our kids about money and spending led me to wonder: what do you wish you had learned about money sooner or what did you learn about money from your parents - either good or bad!

Why get Financial Advice?

Why get Financial Advice?

Financial advice can help paint a clear picture of what you want to achieve in life.

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Testimonials for you

We have nothing but positive and helpful experiences with Insurance Advisory Services. Be it organising changes to our policies or going throught the claim process. Very happy that they are looking af …

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Teresa from IAS took the time to visit our place of business to review our insurance needs and advise accordingly. She worked hard to source the most cost-effective policies for us. I highly recommend …

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ABOUT US

Founded and operated by the Brassett family since 1973, Insurance Advisory Service (IAS) is a women-led advisory service specialising in bespoke financial and insurance solutions.

At IAS, our mission transcends numbers – it’s about helping you achieve your goals and protect your legacy. Our clients are businesses, families and individuals – all with their own unique goals and aspirations; we tailor our strategies and holistic advice accordingly. Together, we help you navigate the path to financial well-being and peace of mind.

AFSL Name: Insurance Advisory Service (NSW) Pty Ltd
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North Sydney, NSW 2060
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North Sydney, NSW 2059
Call: (02) 8268 2900

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