Financial Planning
New year, new you: How to create a financial safety net in 2017 New Year is traditionally the season of fresh starts and personal resolutions. Along with diet and exercise, getting ahead financially makes it onto many wish lists year in and year out. But a brighter financial future is likely to remain a pipedream without a back-up if things don’t go to plan. While setting goals is […]
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Become the Chief Financial Officer of your household “State’s Largest Manufacture Sheds 1,500 Jobs!” “Telco posts $3bn profit!” Ever wonder why those sorts of headlines sound so shocking? It’s because many people – those who don’t manage money for a living – can’t personally relate. Many simply do not think of managing their households like businesses. The truth is, you’re the de facto […]
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Chasing yield in a low interest rate world Low interest rates and unsettled sharemarkets make the chase for yield a challenging prospect. And yield is important, particularly for those approaching or already in the retirement phase. Because maintaining capital and enjoying a steady income stream are the two key factors to provide for comfort in the years ahead. But how can you get […]
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Taking the guesswork out of gifting It’s the season of giving and what better way to show love and support to your family than to gift your children or grandchildren some much needed cash. After all, as the saying goes it’s better to give with a warm hand rather than with a cold one. And in these days of high home […]
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How to play the Trump card To say that Donald Trump’s election as President of the United States took the world by surprise is an understatement. Markets hate surprises and uncertainty, so a short-term period of volatility is to be expected. But as investors begin to digest the new policy direction, buying opportunities could arise. So, what do we know […]
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