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2021 – A list of lists regarding the macro investment outlook
Key Points: 2020 turned out far better for investors than was feared. 2021 is expected to provide solid returns and...
Review of 2020, outlook for 2021 – from Pandemic to Recovery
Key points 2020 was dominated by the Coronavirus pandemic but shares saw okay returns on the back of policy stimulus...
The right times for financial advice
COVID-19 has created uncertainty everywhere and impacted not just our health but our wealth too. From millennials to retirees, we’ve...
The growth of contactless payments
It’s a very 2020 story. Your new homemade breadmaking skills are as uneven as the lump you lifted from your...
Majority of working Aussies to benefit from personal income tax cuts
Majority of working Aussies to benefit from personal income tax cuts Tax cuts proposed in the recent Federal Budget were...
How to start saving for your future in your 20s
If you’re in your 20s, chances are that life could feel like a bit of a rollercoaster right now. The...
Five ways to shop a little smarter this Christmas
If cash flow is looking a tad grim this year, here are some ideas to up the presents under the...
Creative holiday ideas to inspire you
Planning a holiday gives you something to look forward to. Even if you’ve been able to maintain a kind of...
Why it’s important to think about insurance ahead of retirement
If retirement’s coming up on your horizon, you’ll be keen to make sure your plans stay on track. It makes...
Economic Update
Australia: The Reserve Bank of Australia cut the official cash rate to a new historic low of 0.1%. The Treasurer...
How to get Aged Care at Home
Older people who are struggling to live at home and take care of themselves often face a dilemma. Many don’t...
Many Aussies in the dark about retirement
There’s always been a lot of unknowns when it comes to retirement but throw a global pandemic into the mix,...
Nine keys to successful investing
Introduction As an investor it’s very easy to get thrown off by the ever-present worry list surrounding investment markets that...
Preparing for retirement during Covid-19
Timing is everything. It’s true in comedy, and it’s also the case when it comes to retirement. After decades of...
Responsible and ethical investing
If you’d like your money to make a difference to the world as well as to your future, ethical investing...
What you need to know if you deferred your loan repayments due to COVID-19
With the initial six-month deferral period coming to an end, lenders have started contacting customers who deferred their home and...
Five reasons why this downturn and subsequent recovery are different
Key Points This economic downturn and recovery differs from those of the past in that: the downturn was driven by...
A Joe Biden Presidency
Implications for Investors and Australia Key points: The US election has been close and final counting as well as legal...
Where do we stand with our finances since COVID hit?
Everyone in Australia has been affected by the COVID pandemic to some degree. With disruption to our work and social...
How to make a financial plan
A financial plan can help you build wealth over time, aiding the protection of your financial future. If that sounds...
Aussies saving for a rainy day instead of a holiday
Not many people can say they’ve been unaffected by COVID-19. Whether you’ve lost work, had hours reduced or been fortunate...
Six steps to building good financial habits
How financially secure do you feel? Recent research1 into Australians’ financial wellness - which is a person’s satisfaction with their...
Five tips for a better retirement
Retirement is an exciting time. It’s the long-awaited reward for a lifetime of work and, if you’ve planned it correctly,...
Five things to consider when saving for a house deposit
Before you can step onto the property ladder and buy your first home, you’ll likely have to do some serious...
Federal Budget 2020 | What it means for you
Overview The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on Australia’s health system, community and economy. The Government has provided...
Biden versus Trump – the US presidential election is looming as the next big event for investors
Key points The US election has significant potential to add to volatility in investment markets. A Trump victory will mean...
What to do next if you’re facing redundancy
Uncertainty around COVID-19 might be increasing your stress levels about losing your job, but here are five ways to soften...
When your adult children become long-term residents in your home
There’s no question young people have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. From casual job losses to widespread hiring...
Why you need a Will
It’s no wonder people tend to avoid making a Will. We can find it hard to face the fact that...
The future of work – a new way of working
2020 will be the year that changed the way many people work. COVID-19 introduced both societal and organisational shifts, with...