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Diversification – why it should be your best friend

Posted at 18 May 2019 in General Interest by Strategic Retirement Solutions

Diversification is the act of spreading the money you have to invest across a number of different types of investments. For example, rather than putting all your money into shares in one company, you split it across multiple shares in companies which operate in different...

The financial and lifestyle upsides to saying sayonara to your adult kids

Posted at 18 May 2019 in General Interest by Strategic Retirement Solutions

It’s usually inevitable your kids are going to grow up and one day move out of home. And, while research shows that women are generally more upset at the prospect of this than men are, the good news is many people report that once they...

How you can benefit from market fluctuations

Posted at 17 May 2019 in General Interest by Strategic Retirement Solutions

When share markets experience a downturn, it’s easy to get nervous about the impact on your investments. But this kind of volatility doesn’t always necessarily spell bad news – as billionaire entrepreneur Warren Buffett once said, “Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when...

Incorporating alternative investments in self-managed super funds

Posted at 17 May 2019 in General Interest by Strategic Retirement Solutions

It’s no secret a diversified portfolio may help to protect your wealth from market ups and downs. Including investment alternatives in your self-managed super fund, may therefore provide additional diversification. But what exactly are alternatives and what can they do for your portfolio? We take a closer...

Retirement planning in your 50’s

Posted at 17 May 2019 in General Interest by Strategic Retirement Solutions

While planning your retirement can mean different things to different people, more often than not, the type of retirement you can afford comes down to the plans put in place to set yourself up for the future. How much you may need, how and when you...

Let’s talk about aged care

Posted at 17 May 2019 in General Interest by Strategic Retirement Solutions

Aged care can be a tough subject for many families to broach, but as we enjoy longer lives, there’s a growing likelihood that at least part of our final years may be spent in aged care. The decision to move into aged care can come with...

Federal Budget 2019: What it means for you

Posted at 03 Apr 2019 in Federal Budget Updates by Strategic Retirement Solutions

The Federal Treasurer, the Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP, delivered the 2019 Federal Budget on 2 April 2019. As widely predicted, the announcement included a range of tax cuts for both individuals and businesses. The Treasurer also announced increased funding for regulators to encourage tax and superannuation...

Economic Update

Posted at 14 Feb 2019 in Economic Updates by Strategic Retirement Solutions

Market and Economic overview Australia Economic data continues to paint a mixed picture of the domestic economy. The manufacturing PMI survey – a useful gauge of activity levels in the sector – came in below the 50 level; indicating challenging conditions. Job advertisements have also been...

Six things to consider when investing for retirement

Posted at 14 Feb 2019 in General Interest by Strategic Retirement Solutions

Many people aged between 50 and 65 are uncertain about being able to cover living expenses in retirement. In the past retirees could rely on the age pension to secure their retirement. Many retirees are now less confident about this source of support, as a...

Market Volatility: An Overview

Posted at 14 Feb 2019 in General Interest by Strategic Retirement Solutions

Many investors become concerned when volatility occurs in global financial markets – particularly about the impact on their superannuation and other investments. In times like these, it is important to understand the causes of market movements and how to minimise your risk. Why do markets move...