AMP’s Dr Shane Oliver does Q&A (a worthwhile article)…
Market Outlook Q&A
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…
Keeping success in your sights...
When the economy slows, your investments are down, or your job is on the line, it’s easy to lose faith and give up on your dreams…
Gold & the US dollar...
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...
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?
Vanguard economic outlook for 2020.
Shares explained...
Ever contemplated investing in shares but don’t know where to start?
Before you do, it’s important to understand what shares are, how they work and why the bulk of adult Australians who own shares – directly or through managed funds/super – see it as a primary strategy for generating long-term wealth…
2018-19: A rough ride, but ok in the end...
The past financial year saw a roller coaster ride for investors. Share markets plunged into Christmas only to rebound over the last six months. This note reviews the last financial year and takes a look at the investment outlook for 2019-20…
Control spending: Be sale savvy...
Tempted by the EOFY discounting frenzy or Christmas sale craziness? Learn five ways to keep sale spending under control so you can fight retail regret and limit your future debt…
Don't fight the Fed, ECB, RBA...
The Federal Reserve (Fed) and the European Central Bank are now looking to reduce interest rates, and here in Australia, we’re possibly looking at another two cuts as the RBA attempts to shore up the local economy. So how should investors respond?
Not great at budgeting?
Is sticking to a budget the money magic wand that can sort out your finances, once and for all? Discover what budgeting can and can’t do for you and how to turn new budget habits into positive lifestyle changes…
7 learnings that redefine success...
What does it mean to be successful? This was the question facing Katrina McCarter – founder and CEO of Marketing to Mums – in her presentation at the recent Financial Executive Women (FEW) Leadership Conference…
Uncommonly average...
Ask a farmer about average rainfall figures and he’s likely to look at you sceptically. Knowing how actual rainfall varies from year to year, farmers will carefully manage their crops and irrigation. It’s a lesson many investors could learn as well…
The trade war is back
After taking a back seat over the last six months as negotiations appeared to make progress the US/China trade war is back on with the President Trump – “tariff man” - ramping up tariffs on Chinese imports again and threatening more and China moving to retaliate. This note takes a simple Q & A approach to the key issues…
Extreme saving & the FIRE movement...
The FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) approach to saving and investing is catching on. Find out if living frugally now for a future of financial freedom is all it’s cracked up to be…
Share markets take-off
Throw away your year-end investment statement and take another look. Since January 1st, local and global sharemarkets have been on a 'tear', defying last year's doomsayers, and rebounding by about 11% (for now)…
Spend Less: 7 Mind Hacks
When it comes to spending money, your brain has a whole A to Z of biases steering you towards splashing out instead of sticking to your budget. Find out how these mind habits work and learn hacks to help you get the better of them…
