Financial Commentary and Investment Opportunities for February 2017 Today, in our quarterly video newsletter, Dr. Dennis Maddern speaks about: 1. The Health of the Australian Economy 2. Current Political Climate (Australia) 3. World Political Climate & Economies – (USA, Russia, China and the EU) 4. 3 Great Investment Areas (Growth) If you have any questions or if Maddern Financial Advisers can help you […]
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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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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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Changes to Superannuation limits & saving for retirement Australians are constantly being told they are not saving enough for their retirement. The argument goes that unless you have enough saved in superannuation you will be forced to rely on the Age Pension. But this is not the whole story. Super is undoubtedly the most tax-effective vehicle for retirement savings, despite constant government tinkering […]
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