Could your home deposit be helped by your super?
It’s no secret that saving for a house is tough. Raising the money for a deposit can seem to take forever, even if you’re consistent with your savings plan. Want...
How to spend more to save
Posted at 17 Aug 2018
in General Interest
The old saying “penny wise, pound foolish” couldn’t ring truer than in today’s throw-away world of overconsumption and excessive production of disposable items. Did you know that many manufacturers have been...
Downsizing for retirement
Australians aged 65 and over who are downsizing for retirement can now contribute the proceeds from the sale of their main residence (up to $300,000) into super. We take a look...
Retire on your own terms
Posted at 17 Aug 2018
in General Interest
As the novelist C. S. Lewis once observed, “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” Retirement should be the start of a new...
Role-reversal: When your parents rely on you
Posted at 17 Aug 2018
in General Interest
In the later stages of life, many seniors want to stay independent for as long as possible, but there usually comes a time when they need more support. So how...
Economic Update
Posted at 17 Aug 2018
in Economic Updates
Market and Economic overview Australia The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) again left interest rates on hold at 1.50% in July, extending the record period where policy has been unchanged. The...
Should the RBA raise rates to prepare households for higher global rates?
Posted at 03 Jul 2018
in Economic Updates
Key Points The RBA should avoid calls to raise interest rates prematurely just to prepare households for higher global rates. Such a move would be Iike shooting yourself in the...
Trade war risks are escalating – but a negotiated solution remains most likely
Posted at 26 Jun 2018
in Economic Updates
Key Points US actions in recent weeks have increased the risk of a full-blown trade war – primarily between the US and China - with a more significant economic impact. ...
The rise of sustainable and impact investing
Posted at 16 May 2018
in General Interest
There is no doubt that interest in responsible investments is growing. Not only in Australia but globally, investors are increasingly interested in how a company makes its money not simply...
Understanding different types of retirement pensions
If you’ve heard the term ‘pension’ being thrown around, you may have picked up that there are many types of pensions available in Australia. We explain the difference between three commonly...