(03) 9020 2905PORTFOLIO POINT: Why you can’t leave planning your salary sacrifice to the last minute. Plus “Election 2013” – the super political promises have started. Concessional contributions are a fairly simple … Read More Don’t make the ultimate super sacrifice
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Insurance: Most of us need some, but what and how much? Where do you start?
MOST of us need? Seriously. All Gen Xers need it! Like we need air. And Sunnyboy iceblocks on 40 deg day. Ask yourselves the following. Have you got a mortgage, … Read More Insurance: Most of us need some, but what and how much? Where do you start?
Drilling down into DIY super
PORTFOLIO POINT: How do you compare? The latest stats show some surprising trends in the SMSF sector. For years we moaned about the quality of up-to-date statistics on self-managed super … Read More Drilling down into DIY super
Come off the sidelines and invest a little each year
For the nervous, the twitchy, the ones looking for an excuse … is it ever really a good time to invest? Nobody likes to “catch a falling knife”. With shares, … Read More Come off the sidelines and invest a little each year
Strategy is vital for investors. What are your top three strategy tips for 2013?
WHOA, dudes! It’s January! Anyone for beach cricket, downing a few frothy ones and cheering congestion-free roads? Can’t we just bask in the glow of that gnarly second half of … Read More Strategy is vital for investors. What are your top three strategy tips for 2013?
Seven super tips for 2013
PORTFOLIO POINT: Take a moment to be thankful for returns in calendar 2012. Now, focus on what you need to do in 2013. In recent years, it’s been rare that … Read More Seven super tips for 2013
Ignorance does not make this prank righteous
A good prank call … ah, it can be a world of fun? Bart Simpson versus barkeep Moe? Classic comedy! Hours of laughter. However, as we’ve recently witnessed, it can, … Read More Ignorance does not make this prank righteous
This useless fluff is unlikely to deliver the goods
I feel like Homer Simpson at this time of year. Um, actually, maybe “I look like” Homer Simpson. After 25 Christmas parties in 25 days, I can’t see my belly … Read More This useless fluff is unlikely to deliver the goods
What are the most important financial lessons you have learnt this year?
Little DebtBoy starts school next year. He’s more excited about it than Christmas. More than anything, I’m desperate for him to love learning. If I can instil in him a … Read More What are the most important financial lessons you have learnt this year?
Not everyone is cheering about interest rate cuts
Newton’s Third Law of Interest Rates: “For every cheer, someone sheds a tear.” I know, there’s no such thing. Sir Isaac was no economist (the dismal science). He was a … Read More Not everyone is cheering about interest rate cuts