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GalleryAged Care Advice For Ageing Parents In Newcastle
Aged Care Advice For Ageing Gracefully
The reality of modern life is that we are tending to live longer, fuller lives.
If you have elderly relatives, you may be faced with deciding the best ways to support them as they age. While the preference of many will be to grow old gracefully at home and be […]
GalleryResolutions for a Wealthy Future – Financial Advise Newcastle
Shedding a few kilos and getting fit are popular New Year’s resolutions, but along with improving your health why not resolve to boost your wealth in 2016? The best way to do that is to have a clear picture about what you want to achieve.
Perhaps you want to buy a new car, save […]
GalleryAustralian Shares Hit Another Rough Patch – 5 Investment Considerations
With the Australian share market hitting another rough patch, here are five considerations that investors should take.
Key points
– After decent gains in shares and other growth assets since February (& Brexit) we look to have hit another rough patch on the back of concerns around the Fed, global bond yields and event risk in […]
Gallery7 Reasons for Optimism on the Australian Economy
We all love to be optimistic about our economy so here are 7 Reasons for Optimism on the Australian Economy
Key points
– The mostly gloomy debate around the Australian economy often gives the impression we are in a constant state of crisis.
– But economic growth is pretty good, the economy has rebalanced without the (“inevitable”) […]
9 Key Megatrends for Newcastle Investors – Financial Advice 2016
The 9 Key Investment Trends
– Key megatrends relevant for investors are: slower growth in household debt; the backlash against economic rationalism & rise of populism; geopolitical tensions; aging and slowing populations; low commodity prices; technological innovation & automation; the Asian ascendancy & China’s growing middle class; rising environmental awareness; and the energy revolution.
– Most […]
GalleryStarting A Family – Financial Planning Newcastle
The Joys and Surprises of Starting a Family
For most couples, the birth of their first child means surprise, anticipation, awe — and some major financial changes.
There are immediate needs such as equipping the nursery, plus day-to-day costs like nappies and clothes for a rapidly growing little person. More costly still could be a change […]
Brexit and the Effect on the Australian Economy
Brexit and the Effect on the Australian Economy due to British voters having voted in favour to leave the European Union (EU). This means that in the coming months, British and European leaders will begin negotiating the terms of Britain’s departure. Britain’s exit will affect the British economy, immigration policy, and lots more. It […]
Should I Seek Financial Advice Before Changing Jobs?
Changing Direction and Financial Advice – Which way to go?
For many people, job change is often a significant and sometimes unexpected event. Often change is rapid and survival kicks in rather than being able to take a step back and get some financial advice before jumping at the next opportunity.
And there is a good chance […]
GalleryValue of Financial Advice – Newcastle Residents
What is financial advice?
Financial advice means different things to different people. In the end, financial advice is all about you. It could be:
solving your financial problems
being in control of your financial situation
protecting yourself and your family
defining your goals and attitude to money
tax-effective investment planning
maximising your earning capacity
What can […]
Gallery3 Ways to Get a Foot on the Investment Property Ladder
Creative investment property ideas for younger Australians
It won’t come as a huge surprise to learn that Australian homes are among the most expensive in the world. In a recent Demographia Housing Affordability Survey every Australian town and suburb was rated as ‘seriously’ or ‘severely’ unaffordable. And if you’re in a capital city it’s even […]