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Two common errors investors make…and how to overcome them
Understanding compounding and portfolio rebalancing could have helped investors overcome emotion-driven decisions during a turbulent six months for stock markets. Duncan Lamont shares why.
Be conscious of how you invest in equities during the ‘retirement risk zone’
In the years just before and after your retirement is a period known as the retirement risk zone. It’s a decade when your nest egg is likely to be its highest.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – What does it mean?
What does Gross Domestic Product (GDP) mean? Well, it depends who you ask. If you ask the renowned artist Banksy, it is a means by which trademarks can be registered.
What changes to the social security means test rules for lifetime income streams could mean for you
In February of this year the Government passed new law that changes the means testing rules for certain lifetime retirement income streams (super and non-super lifetime pensions and annuities). This commenced from 1 July 2019.
Get insurance while you’re still bulletproof
According to research by TAL insurance, the cost of personal insurance soars after the age of 35. This is also the time in our lives that you may be going through significant change such as marriage, children, a bigger mortgage and more responsibilities.
How social media is affecting your spending
Social media use has been linked to our mood, self-esteem and even sleep. Research shows that it can also be linked to our spending.
Successful Investor Secrets
The investment world can change dramatically from one month to the next. But these secrets of successful investors never go out of style.
Cash flow can make or break your business, so take time to safeguard it
So what might you do to improve your cash flow and sleep better at night? Here are five tips.
Economic Outlook
Overall, we are likely to see a slowdown in growth for both the Australian and global economies over the next year. Upcoming elections, including our own Federal election, will have a major influence on the economy as will government spending.
Heart health by numbers
Some risks for cardiovascular disease can’t be changed, such as age and family history, but many are lifestyle-related, which is good news – you have the power to reduce your risk(1). This is vital given that heart disease is the single biggest killer of Australians(2). Maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly and eating well are some of the best ways to prevent heart disease. Keep the following numbers in mind.
