Investing

Here we are in a tectonic shift in the world’s geopolitical order, occasioned by Russia’s tragic war on Ukraine, the severe supply chain issues caused by offshoring of manufacturing and services to Asia

Key points

• Successful investing can be really difficult in times of uncertainty like now making it important to stay

Mainstream and financial media keep presenting us daily with the ever-present worry list surrounding investment markets that relates to economic activity, profits, interest rates, politics, etc. Or by the perennial predictions of an imminent crash.

Buying your first car, helping the children get a good education, enjoying a rewarding retirement.

High life expectancy and low interest rates may make it harder for some retirees to live long and prosper.

Choosing the right super investment options at the right time could make a difference to how much money you have when you retire.

When it comes to your superannuation, the investment options you choose today and in future may impact how much money you retire with.

In the early 1700s, the British Admiralty had a big problem. They were losing thousands of seamen every year due to a lack of navigational tools.

But unlikely to be enough to justify rate hikes until 2019

Key Points:

• The Australian economy grew 2.4% through 2017, good but well below potential given high population growth.