Superannuation and tax announcements
Read below for a summary of the Federal Government's mini-budget announcements. Rick Maggi Mini Budget 2011-12
04/11/11: Shares and the long term - how long is long?
A timely reminder
As Greece assesses it's options, bringing global markets on an emotional roller coaster along the way, AMP Capital's Dr Shane Oliver takes a sober look at the long-term performance of shares versus cash and bonds - easy reading. Read here
01/11/11: MARKET Snapshot
Investing today: Getting the right mix
This month's Snapshot focuses on selecting the right asset allocation when investing, pre and post retirement. Read November Snapshot
22/10/11: China's turn?
Hard or soft landing?
AMP Capital's Dr Shane Oliver looks at the recent outbreak of worries about a hard landing in China. Read here
06/10/11: Steve Jobs - How to live before you die
Steve Jobs
With the passing of Apple CEO and co-founder Steve Jobs today, his 1995 Stanford University speech seems timely and poignant.
"...brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it." Barack Obama
04/10/11: October 2011 Snapshot
BRIC and Australia's fortunes
This snapshot steps back from the current upheaval to take a broader view of what is taking place, what it means, and why it is significant for Australian investors. Read October 2011 Snapshot
04/10/11: Back to Basics: Defensive vs Growth assets
A deeper insight
AMP Capital's Michael Fazzini explains the difference between growth and defensive assets - an easy to understand 4-minute summary. Watch Video
29/09/11: What the world needs now...
Have global policy makers run out of bullets?
The chronic failure of Europe to bring its debt problems under control, an ongoing flow of poor global economic data combined with alarmist comments from global officials has seen global share markets retest lows. AMP Capital's Dr Shane Oliver shares his views. Read Oliver's Insights
20/09/11: The role insurance plays: Ted's story
Ted's Story
Produced by OnePath, Ted shares his heartbreaking story of the loss of his daughter, the mother of his first grandchild, and explains the role insurance played in their future. Watch Ted's story
06/09/11: The courage to stand still
Thinking about moving to cash?
Inertia can be an investor's enemy but at times like these it can be an ally - Vanguard's Robin Bowerman explains why. Robin Bowerman
01/09/11: Spring Newsletter - 1 September 2011
Is saving the new 'black'?
In this issue, we take another look at the debt crisis, the importance of income protection and the public's new found passion for saving and thrift. Read Spring Newsletter
28/10/11: The European Plan
Europe gets a financial plan
This New York Times article is a good summary of the EU deal announced in the last 24 hours. Read here
23/08/11: 3 simple investment rules & world recession
Digital Insights with AMP's Dr Shane Oliver...
In these two videos, Dr Shane Oliver explains the 3 simple investment rules for hard times and also looks at the likelihood of a world recession. Given recent market turmoil and global uncertainty, now more than ever is the time for investors to stick to some basic investment rules, to seek advice and know themselves.
3 simple investment rules the likelihood of a world recession
21/08/11: Thinking about DIY super? Take our test.
Take our DIY test
What do you want to achieve by setting up a DIY super fund? What do you expect to achieve by setting up a DIY super fund that you won't achieve by keeping your own super? Here are some common answers... Take the test
02/08/11: August 2011 Snapshot
More on the Carbon Tax...
This August snapshot comes to grips with with the key components in the federal government's recent policy announcement on carbon tax and emissions. August 2011 Snapshot
27/06/11: Technical Update: Changes to excess super contribution caps
Important changes
The changes to the excess super caps announced in the recent budget are meant to give 'offenders' one last warning. Read how it works here. Rick Maggi
24/06/11: June 30 Alert
4 Quick Tips
It's the end of the financial year. Here are 4 tips to reduce your tax… Click here
10/06/11: Challenging markets
Navigating the gloom
Vanguard's Robin Bowerman briefly discusses some time-tested ways to work through challenging market conditions and retain your sense of humour. Read here
02/06/11: The state of property
Dragging the property anchor
Vanguard discusses the current state of the property market. Download here
27/05/11: Tips from the experts
…how to grow rich!
There are five recognised ways to wealth, ranging from being tight with money to borrowing, writes David Potts for the Australian Financial Review. Click here