7 super strategies for end of financial year
The end of the financial year is a good time to think about how you could grow your super and start saving for retirement. Here are some options you could...
Diversification – why it should be your best friend
Posted at 18 May 2019
in General Interest
Diversification is the act of spreading the money you have to invest across a number of different types of investments. For example, rather than putting all your money into shares...
The financial and lifestyle upsides to saying sayonara to your adult kids
Posted at 18 May 2019
in General Interest
It’s usually inevitable your kids are going to grow up and one day move out of home. And, while research shows that women are generally more upset at the prospect...
How you can benefit from market fluctuations
Posted at 17 May 2019
in General Interest
When share markets experience a downturn, it’s easy to get nervous about the impact on your investments. But this kind of volatility doesn’t always necessarily spell bad news – as...
Incorporating alternative investments in self-managed super funds
Posted at 17 May 2019
in General Interest
It’s no secret a diversified portfolio may help to protect your wealth from market ups and downs. Including investment alternatives in your self-managed super fund, may therefore provide additional diversification. But what...
Retirement planning in your 50’s
Posted at 17 May 2019
in General Interest
While planning your retirement can mean different things to different people, more often than not, the type of retirement you can afford comes down to the plans put in place...
Let’s talk about aged care
Posted at 17 May 2019
in General Interest
Aged care can be a tough subject for many families to broach, but as we enjoy longer lives, there’s a growing likelihood that at least part of our final years...
Federal Budget 2019: What it means for you
Posted at 03 Apr 2019
in Federal Budget Updates
The Federal Treasurer, the Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP, delivered the 2019 Federal Budget on 2 April 2019. As widely predicted, the announcement included a range of tax cuts for both individuals...
Economic Update
Posted at 14 Feb 2019
in Economic Updates
Market and Economic overview Australia Economic data continues to paint a mixed picture of the domestic economy. The manufacturing PMI survey – a useful gauge of activity levels in the sector...
Six things to consider when investing for retirement
Posted at 14 Feb 2019
in General Interest
Many people aged between 50 and 65 are uncertain about being able to cover living expenses in retirement. In the past retirees could rely on the age pension to secure...