23/04/2024
Life in retirement keeps getting more expensive
The latest rise in the Age Pension rate still falls short of what many people may need to have a modest lifestyle in retirement.
Greg Black
12/12/2023
Aged Care Advice: The Final Chapter
As a strong advocate of aged care advice, Belinda Veriton was named a finalist in the 2022 Aged Care Adviser of the Year and Aged Care Advice Program of the Year awards.
Jayson Forrest reports.
30/10/2023
QUARTERLY INVESTMENT UPDATE – Q3 2023
Central bank’s aggressive approach to combating inflation, characterised by significant rate hikes, did not stall the economy as anticipated by the markets. The market’s eagerness for a slowdown has been overtaken by its desire for expansionary monetary policy.
Despite signs that the central banks remain firm against inflation, equity markets maintained an optimistic stance, hoping for rate cuts to prevent an economic downturn. The recent earnings season showed positive results, but forward guidance from companies remained uncertain, hinting at potential economic slowdown concerns.
07/08/2023
Options and costs of government-funded aged care
If you need help in your home, or can no longer live independently, the Australian Government provides a range of aged care services.
These services are subsidised, but you need to contribute to the cost if you can afford to.
31/05/2023
Think you’ll never fall for a scam? Think again!
It’s no secret that scammers are getting more sophisticated. As this is an ever-evolving space, scammers are constantly developing new ways to part you with your hard-earned cash – and they cast their net wide.
20/12/2021
The gift of giving this Christmas
Christmas is a time when we come together to celebrate with our family and friends. And, for those who haven’t been able to see friends and family due to border closures, it will be an even more joyous occasion this year.
18/01/2021
Lessons from 2020 to secure a bright future
It was a year most of us would like to forget. And yet, some of the toughest lessons of 2020 had a silver lining.
03/12/2020
‘Tis the season for wise spending decisions
The traditional festive holiday season is likely to be a little different this year, but one thing is likely to remain the same – the temptation to spend and the post-Christmas budget hangover.
03/12/2020
What the US election means for investors
Democrat Joe Biden is pressing ahead with preparations to take the reins as the next President of the United States. Despite legal challenges and recounts, the early signs are that markets are responding positively.
In fact, the US sharemarket hit record highs in the weeks following the November 3 election as Biden’s lead widened.
So what can we expect from a Biden Presidency?
