Misconceptions about super and taxes
Many people have a good idea of what super is and how much of their money goes into it. But...
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Keeping your physical and mental wellbeing in retirement
Preparing yourself for retirement Retirement can cause a range of emotions so it’s important to prepare yourself emotionally as well...
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Investing for property profit
When property prices are rising, renovating for a quick return is a popular investment strategy. But when markets are sluggish,...
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How to get your will sorted
Making a will is an important way to help ensure that your wishes are respected and your loved ones are...
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The impact of lifestyle on life insurance premiums
Life insurance premiums are calculated based on a number of factors, such as your age, gender, health at the time...
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Pulse checking your finances
Your financial health is key to the health of your wellbeing, relationships, work and home life. It’s important to have...
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Grow your retirement income
In retirement, every dollar counts and it is worth exploring different strategies to grow your retirement income. Here’s how do...
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Pros and cons of Self Managed Super Funds (SMSFs)
While self managed super funds are not for everyone, they do offer significant benefits. Running an SMSF successfully requires investment,...
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Nine bad habits of ineffective investors: common mistakes investors make
Introduction In the confusing and often seemingly illogical world of investing, investors often make various mistakes that keep them from...
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AI and bank shares push super balances higher in 2024
Superannuation funds have recorded another impressive year of returns for members with international technology and Australian banking shares driving above...
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What is a distribution?
A managed fund generates income from its investments – for example, through share dividends, interest on cash or fixed interest...
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How do hedge funds work in a volatile market?
While an exposure to hedge funds can provide a lift to a portfolio’s performance, they also offer the potential to...
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Ever thought of investing in essential services?
Investing in infrastructure is about investing in the companies that provide essential services to society and earning predictable, reliable returns...
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Economic and market overview November 2024
Investors maintained a healthy risk appetite for much of October, which enabled major share markets to make further progress. Movements...
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As value outperforms again, is your portfolio ready?
As value returns to market favour it’s time to check in on your portfolio – but not all value exposure...
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Five signs you may need a financial adviser
You don't have time When you’re juggling your job with your personal and family life, it can be challenging to...
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Caring for ageing parents
Some of us may help provide assistance to our ageing parents or other relatives in the future. That time may...
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Navigating the transition to a successful retirement
Just as it is vital to invest in the financial planning, retirement planning must also focus on that other precious...
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How fixed interest got its groove back
Looking for higher returns than cash in the bank with less volatility than shares and property? With interest rates generally...
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Financial literacy for kids
Books can spark our imaginations, transport us to new worlds, and let us explore other times and other minds. They’re...
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