A question that comes up for many investors at the beginning of their ETF investment journey is whether they should invest in a diversified ETF or an individual asset class ETF…
ETFs: Diversified vs Individual Asset Class
How SMSF trustees navigated COVID-19 volatility
Last week, Vanguard and Investment Trends launched the 2020 SMSF Investor Report. This year's report surveyed over 3000 SMSF trustees on their investment priorities and industry outlook, providing an insight into how trustees navigated through COVID-19 volatility…
A beginners guide to long-term wealth...
It's often said that starting out early on one's investing journey will deliver good long-term results…
Don't be retiring when you're retired...
For many retirees, low-risk assets such as cash and government-backed bonds are often seen as the safest ways of protecting capital over the long term. Yet, depending on your broad retirement goals and tolerance for risk, putting all your eggs into one or two asset classes will most likely expose you to investment hazards over the long term…
Gold & the US dollar...
Financial wellbeing...a pillar of good health
Much like exercise and eating well, your financial wellbeing is key to living a happy and healthy life. So what is financial wellbeing and how can you improve yours?
Economic stimulus...but how will we pay for this?
It's a natural question about global policymakers' multitrillion-dollar efforts to prop up economies and markets against the monumental threat of the COVID-19 pandemic.
US Presidential Election: Implications for investors...
Elder Abuse: Putting your own needs first
It’s a confronting thought, but elder abuse is more common in families than in aged care facilities…
EOFY: Time to take stock, why costs matter...
Maybe its just me, but all too often, perhaps in the drive to achieve better investment results, fee considerations seem to fall off the agenda somewhere along the line…
Superannuation 101: Your guide to a happy retirement
Superannuation is a handy way of saving for retirement, so that you’ll have an income to live on once you’re no longer working…
Financial counsellor or planner: What's the difference?
Ok we get it, knowing where to turn to for financial advice can be confusing sometimes! Financial planners and financial counsellors are both types of financial experts, so which one is right for you?
Warning: Your pension payment could be halved...
Did you receive a letter from your super fund? There’s no need to be worried about the upcoming changes to pension payments, they’re optional, but you do need to act…
Markets take a big hit today, finally...
Historic share rally wipes-out losses for the year...
In response to easing lockdowns, the rally in U.S. stocks continued overnight, pushing the S&P 500 into the green for the year…
June 30: Maximise your tax return...
With the end of the financial year almost upon us there are a few things you should sort out to maximise your tax refund, before the month is up:
Investing for retirement...
When it comes to investing for retirement, what are your options? Whether you’re retired or still working, our complete guide to retirement investments will help you with making the right choices for your future in retirement…
EOFY: 4 Strategies to Maximise Your Super
As the end of the financial year is already upon us, its a good time to step away from Coronavirus, Trump etc to refocus on the basics again. Here are four strategies to maximise your superannuation position…
A guide to retiring in Australia...
Index or Active?
Now the initial COVID-19 shock has passed through markets, investors might be wondering if buying the index is still a sound strategy…