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Financial scams target over 50’s
Australians aged over 55 who may be looking for ramped up returns are most likely to fall prey to scams. Over the last year 105,000 Australians have fallen victim to financial scams...
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How do transition to retirement strategies work?
Even if you’re nearing retirement age you might not be looking to leave the workforce just yet. Maybe you want to save more money or perhaps you enjoy the interaction and mental stimulation.
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Five ways to create a reliable income in retirement
With interest rates at record lows and little chance of a change in sight, creating a reliable income in retirement can be challenging.
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A Will isn’t always the way
You would have heard the saying: “where there’s a will, there’s a way”.
This statement is usually used to encourage people who are losing enthusiasm for a task or goal. But it also reflects the way many people feel about estate planning.
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The United Kingdom Votes
Leave Campaign wins the Referendum. The United Kingdom (UK) has voted to leave the European Union (EU) in a shock decision that has sent global markets plummeting. It has been over 40 years since the UK last voted to stay in the EU and sentiment towards the common market has shifted dramatically.
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5 Things to note about Brexit Jitters
Core European bond yields have been negative for some time, as the European Central Bank has been aggressively buying bonds as part of its quantitative easing policy. While most of the German yield curve has been negative, German 10-year bond yields turned negative for the first time last night, reflecting uncertainty over the implications of the Brexit vote.
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Election Battleground - Your Retirement Savings!
For the first time in my life, I watched the budget reply speech in May. The problem is, both Government and Opposition budget proposals are now purely election promises. With the Election called for 2nd July, the Federal Government has moved into Caretaker mode.
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Are you happy with YOUR investment mix?
Have you been thinking carefully lately about where you are investing your money and what kind of mix...
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