Summary Investors’ decisions – both conscious and subconscious – have an important bearing on their long-term wealth. In this article, we examine the power of compounding. Content Investors’ decisions – both conscious and subconscious – have an important bearing on their long-term wealth. In this article, we examine the power Read more…
Summary If you rely on your investments for income, an important aspect of managing your portfolio is cash flow. Correctly structured cash flow is critical, so let’s have a look at what you might need to think about. Content If you rely on your investments for income, an important aspect Read more…
Summary What’s the difference between making a concessional contribution and a non-concessional contribution? Content What’s the difference between making a concessional contribution and a non-concessional contribution? There are two types of contributions that can be made to your super account, concessional contributions and non-concessional contributions: 1. Concessional contributions include compulsory Read more…
Summary With interest rates at historically low levels, thousands of mortgage holders are able to pay off their homes faster; but interest rate movements mean different things to different people. Content With interest rates at historically low levels, thousands of mortgage holders are able to pay off their homes faster; Read more…
Summary The following article was originally published by IOOF. Many of us save and plan for retirement, with our main focus on ensuring we have enough money to live the type of lifestyle that we want. Although this is an important aspect of planning ahead, another key consideration is planning Read more…
Summary What does financial success look like for you? Everyone has different hopes and dreams, but one thing shared by every individual goal is the need for a plan to make it happen. Whether you’re looking to save for an overseas holiday next year or you’re working towards a retirement Read more…
Summary How much you can afford to spend in retirement is determined by a number of different factors including investment markets, your super balance and lifestyle. But is there more you can do to help yourself have a better retirement? Understanding your expected spending patterns and ensuring you have an Read more…
Summary It’s a tough life for today’s average Australian…or so they think…The Australia Today report, conducted by IPSOS, assesses the lifestyle, financial security and retirement plans of 2000 Australians. Content It’s a tough life for today’s average Australian…or so they think… The Australia Today report, conducted by IPSOS, assesses the lifestyle, financial Read more…