Investment
GallerySuperannuation at Tax Time
Superannuation at Tax Time
Why should you consider investing in your super?
With bushfires and now the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Australian and global economy has been given quite the shake up. With everything else going on, the end of the financial year is not being considered by many.
However, the end of financial year is the […]
GalleryLessons From the Blue Zones: Secrets of a Long Life
The parts of the world where people live longest may hold the key to the fountain of youth. We explore how to live longer and uncover the Blue Zones’ secrets of a long life.
There are five global hotspots where researchers have identified that people live longer, healthier lives than the rest of us. Known […]
Gallery21 Must Read Investment Quotes
Introduction
Investing may be disheartening and disappointing sometimes, especially if you fail to comprehend how the marketplace operates and don’t have the appropriate mind-set. The bright side is that the fundamentals of investing endure, and few have a talent of encapsulating these in a sentence or 2 which is both enlightening and user-friendly. In the […]
GallerySpread Your Money and Reduce Risk
Six out of ten Australians own investments outside of the family home and super. That’s good news. The only problem is that many people are still putting all their eggs in one, or just a few, baskets.
The latest investor study by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) found 40% of investors admit they don’t have […]
GalleryHow The US Share Market Will Affect Australian Shares
Key points
– The US share market is long overdue a decent correction. This now appears to be unfolding and may have further to go as higher inflation, a slightly more aggressive Fed and higher bond yields are factored in.
– This will impact most share markets including Australian shares.
– However, in the absence of an […]
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 […]
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 […]
GalleryA rough start to the year, which could have further to go
Seven reasons not to get too concerned though
Key points
Financial markets have started the year on a rough note as last year’s worries about China and global growth in the face of US monetary tightening continue.
This could drive more short term weakness. However, in the absence of US/global recession, which still seems unlikely, it’s hard […]