Australia’s obsession with property clearly has more power and passion (and longevity) than Peter Garrett’s opposition to uranium. But is it still the “great Australian dream”? That is so ’60s … Read More ““The great Australian dream of home ownership has become tougher in the past decade, but a house is still one of the best building blocks for financial security. How can your family home be used to grow your wealth”
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““Tax time is scary for some, painfully boring for others, and brings the joy of a small financial windfall to many. How should we approach our tax returns?””
Like sex, if you find tax time scary or boring, then you’re not doing it right. A Gen Xer’s life is hectic. For some, it is long working hours and … Read More ““Tax time is scary for some, painfully boring for others, and brings the joy of a small financial windfall to many. How should we approach our tax returns?””
Annuities big comeback?
PORTFOLIO POINT: How can you assure an income stream above the government age pension for life? With an annuity. And they’re back on the agenda. Superannuation annuities became as popular … Read More Annuities big comeback?
Can we afford debt hangover?
A lot of people under 35 will unthinkingly answer the following question in the affirmative. Can you really cure Friday night’s hangover by going out and drinking hard enough on … Read More Can we afford debt hangover?
To hedge or not to hedge
PORTFOLIO POINT: Were you too scared to take off the hedging safety harness last year? There was a big bang reward for those who were unhedged. Unlike most other investment … Read More To hedge or not to hedge
Go ahead, take a risk
PORTFOLIO POINT: It’s time Australians and superannuation regulators understood exactly how long it is they’re going to live and have their super invested accordingly and appropriately. There’s a deep psychological … Read More Go ahead, take a risk
When confusion reigns, there are always ways to benefit
If there was an economic windsock, it would be blowing around in circles. Even if a direction was discernible right now, it would probably be flying the opposite way tomorrow. … Read More When confusion reigns, there are always ways to benefit
Super’s windshift means a change of tack
PORTFOLIO POINT: New rules require new thought processes. Perhaps it’s time you considered gearing strategies as a way of beating legislative changes, battered portfolios and a listless investment horizon. The … Read More Super’s windshift means a change of tack
Nine steps to sidestep budget super sting
PORTFOLIO POINT: Get your skates on. The super cutbacks in the Budget means Australians have just six weeks to make the most of the currently more generous rules. Yes, it’s … Read More Nine steps to sidestep budget super sting
Nine steps to sidestep budget super sting
PORTFOLIO POINT: Get your skates on. The super cutbacks in the Budget means Australians have just six weeks to make the most of the currently more generous rules. Yes, it’s … Read More Nine steps to sidestep budget super sting