MARKET AND ECONOMIC OVERVIEW – February 2018
Australia Employment continued to rise in December, with a further 34,700 jobs being created. In 2017 as a whole, more than 400,000 new jobs were created in Australia, providing a...
Australia Employment continued to rise in December, with a further 34,700 jobs being created. In 2017 as a whole, more than 400,000 new jobs were created in Australia, providing a...
Key points: The US share market is long overdue a decent correction. This now appears to be unfolding and may have further to go as higher inflation, a slightly more...
Still in the “sweet spot,” but expect more volatility ahead. Key points: Despite the usual worry list, 2017 has been pretty good for investors as global growth and profits accelerated and...
What do you really want out of life? Investing in yourself is an important way to prepare for achieving your personal goals. Here are 5 ways to make sure you’re...
By contributing into your super, you can reduce the amount of tax you pay while adding to your future retirement income. What is salary sacrifice? Put simply, salary sacrifice is where you...
While a traditional bank deposit is generally regarded as one of the safest forms of investment, it also currently offers amongst the lowest returns. For those relying on bank deposits...
If you’re a baby boomer, you may be considering passing down some of your treasured possessions to your children or grandchildren—especially if downsizing your home is on the horizon. If...
A number of changes came into effect on 1 July 2017 that limit the amount of money those saving for retirement can put into super. This includes new limits on...
Contributions can play an essential role in a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF). Your SMSF contributions can be made in two ways – either by cash or an asset (known in...
Australia CPI data for the September quarter showed prices rising 1.8% from a year ago. This was below expectations of a 2.0% increase. Recent increases in utility prices had a...