Transition to retirement still a smart move

They say 60 is the new 40; And while it’s true that today’s over-50s are healthy and active for longer than previous generations, many in this position begin to dream about scaling back their work commitments so they can start ticking off their bucket list...

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Is the tide turning on the property market?

For the first time in years, the ‘property market’ planets seem to be aligning for home buyers and property investors. Interest rates are falling, property prices largely appear to be stabilising and constraints on bank mortgage lending have been relaxed. It’s welcome news for first...

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Franking dividends facing the chop

Here we go again. Superannuation could be about to undergo more change with the federal opposition announcing it will end cash refunds of franking credits on share dividends if it wins the next election. The change would have a significant impact on people paying little...

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It’s time to talk about debt

Australia’s household debt is among the highest in the world and rising, thanks largely to worsening housing affordability and plentiful consumer credit. So how do we measure up and should we be worried?    Most global comparisons measure total household debt as a percentage of...

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Economic Update Video – August 2019

Your financial well-being and plans for the future can be impacted by various economic events, so below is a video to assist you to stay up to date with the latest indicators. Australia’s All Ordinaries Index and ASX200 finally broke through their 2007 record highs...

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