Investment
Have you tried dollar cost averaging as an investment strategy?
February 9, 2023
Investing can be a challenging exercise, although the principle behind it is deceptively simple: buy when prices are low. However, this is easier said than done. Even seasoned investors who attempt to time the market to buy at the most advantageous...[Read More]
RBA decision risks higher cash rate peak
October 5, 2022
The surprise slowdown in the pace of rate rises risks dragging out the rate hiking cycle and forcing the central bank to go even higher than expected to dampen demand. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s 0.25 percentage point lift is the sixth...[Read More]
3 tips to grow your superannuation
September 29, 2022
Retirement is a period most people eagerly anticipate. Itās that wonderful stage of life when you can finally unwind and spend your time as you please. You can even spend retirement focusing on the businesses youāve been planning and haveĀ put...[Read More]
Super for nest eggs not āpet projectsā
August 24, 2022
The federal opposition has accused the Labor government of trying to funnel superannuation into “pet projects”, and called for the health of Australian nest eggs to remain the top priority. Treasurer Jim Chalmers wants super funds to...[Read More]
Aussie science boasts e-nose for top shelf rare and collectible whiskies
April 20, 2022
Scotch or Irish? Single malt or blended? While rare whisky enthusiasts may be able to distinguish the good stuff from run-of-the-mill by smell, most tipplers rely on the label, black or otherwise. Whisky is one of the most popular alcoholic...[Read More]
Hereās why you need to consolidate your super in 2022
December 30, 2021
Money and Life (Financial Planning Association of Australia) New super rules introduced November 2021 mean employees are now āstapledā to their existing superannuation fund, unless they choose otherwise. Thatās why itās more important...[Read More]
Get retirement ready, no matter your age
December 15, 2021
Money and Life (Financial Planning Association of Australia) Whether youāve just started out in the workforce, or youāre getting ready to call it a day, itās always a good time to start planning for life after work. Hereās our decade...[Read More]
Central bank digital currency āhotting upā
November 24, 2021
Marion Rae (Australian Associated Press) Momentum on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is building but everyday Australians are unlikely to see a “kanga coin” just yet. “Enough countries will go down that route and...[Read More]
How investment income is taxed
November 10, 2021
Moneysmart (ASIC) You need to include investment income in your tax return. This includes what you earn in: interest dividends rent managed funds distributions capital gains from property, shares and cryptocurrencies You pay tax on...[Read More]
6 questions to ask a Financial Adviser
November 4, 2021
Clarity (OnePath) Take control of choosing your life insurance Before you get life insurance, talk through these 6 questions with your financial adviser. That way you’ll have a clear picture of what you’re buying. 1....[Read More]
RBA to stay patient before cash rate hike
November 3, 2021
Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent (Australian Associated Press) The Reserve Bank of Australia has left the cash rate at 0.1 per cent after its monthly board meeting, and has indicated a rate hike is still some time...[Read More]