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...but there’s a few storm clouds around.
Key points
- 2017-18 saw strong returns for diversified investors, but it was a story of two halves with strong December half returns but more volatility in the past 6 months.
Blogs & Insights
Our team share helpful ideas and tips with an aim to simplify as much financial jargon as possible, share ideas and tips to assist in building the success of your financial future.
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Budgeting in plain English - What is a budget?
A budget is a plan that works out how you will manage your income and expenses. Maintaining a budget is a powerful way to control your money.
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I’m a stickler for being organised, for planning ahead, for sytemising and organising. If I sound proud of this, it’s because I am.
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Exciting times ahead for you. A new baby means surprise, anticipation, awe - and some major financial changes.
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Imagine feeling on top of your finances. Knowing you're in a position to enjoy your life today, while also saving for tomorrow.
If that sounds good to you, you're not alone. In a recent survey, 54% of Australians aged 55-64 strongly agreed they'd like that too.i
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Many women dream of a retirement where they can kick back and relax, do whatever they like and be free from the demands of others – actually focusing on caring for themselves.
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Sounds easy, but in reality it’s much harder than that. In the moment, most of us would rather have that $15 lunch special than increase our super contributions by 1%. “Later” doesn’t hold up so well against “now.”
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Creative ideas for younger Australians to invest in property
It won’t come as a huge surprise to learn that Australian homes are among the most expensive in the world. In a recent surveyi every Australian town and suburb was rated as ‘seriously’ or ‘severely’ unaffordable. And if you’re in a capital city it’s even worse, with the average Sydney home costing nine times average household income.