What’s next for Brexit?
A ‘black swan’ refers to an event or occurrence that deviates beyond what is normally expected of a situation and is extremely difficult to predict. Brexit arguably is a 'black swan'...
Economic Update
Posted at 15 Nov 2018
in Economic Updates
Market and Economic overview Australia CPI rose 0.4% in the September, but the annual pace of Australian inflation has slowed to 1.9%. This reduces the likelihood of policy tightening by the...
Make sure your super goes to your loved ones
While a Will states how you would like your hard-earned assets to be distributed, it doesn’t automatically include your super. That’s because, unlike directly owned property or shares, super doesn’t...
Investing in ETFs
Posted at 15 Nov 2018
in General Interest
An ETF is an investment fund that holds a basket of securities – such as shares or bonds that tracks a specified index – and is itself a listed share,...
How close are we to a cashless society?
Posted at 15 Nov 2018
in General Interest
With tap and go payments becoming ever more popular and the advent of instant transfers between domestic bank accounts, how much longer will we be using cash as a form...
Successful investing despite 115 million worries and Truth Decay
Posted at 15 Nov 2018
in General Interest
It may seem that the worry list for investors is bigger and more confusing than ever before. Some of this may relate to US President Trump’s disruptive and “open mouth”...
Market correction or market downturn?
It’s understandable that the recent sharp sell-off on financial markets has left investors feeling particularly nervous. The main concern has been the US Federal Reserve’s shift in monetary policy from...
Superannuation and separation: Who keeps the money?
A divorce from your husband or wife, or a separation from your de facto, could mean a division of your assets and debts, whether they’re held separately or together, and...
Who is the boss of your super?
Posted at 17 Aug 2018
in Superannuation
It’s tempting not to think too much about your super when retirement is still a long way off. After all, it’s growing just fine by itself … right? But the...
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...