Financial Advice

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Inflation pressures: implications for investors...

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Inflation pressures: implications for investors...

It’s often said you don’t realise how good something is until it’s gone. This may apply to the low inflation environment that prevailed up to the pandemic…

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How far has your portfolio drifted?

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How far has your portfolio drifted?

Portfolio drift causes your strategic allocation to specific asset classes to move out of alignment. Here's why ignoring the drift can be detrimental over time…

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2022: Investment outlook

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2022: Investment outlook

Despite COVID and inflation worries, 2021 was a great year for diversified investors, with average 'balanced/growth' superannuation funds generating returns of about 14%. And more targeted, growth oriented, portfolios that may have included resource stocks, commercial property, and some international funds (and less cash holdings) performed even better. Of course, the question is - can these strong returns continue into 2022?

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What exactly is the FIRE movement?

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What exactly is the FIRE movement?

In the investment world, FIRE stands for "financial independence retire early". Read on to learn more about the FIRE approach and how you can tailor your saving and spending behaviours to align with your investment goals…

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REVENGE SPENDING: The do's and dont's...

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REVENGE SPENDING: The do's and dont's...

After months in lockdowns and living under tight restrictions, many Australians have gone on a "revenge spending" spree. But before you go out and buy buy buy, do a financial stocktake to see if those purchases are viable and that your emotions aren't ruling your reality…

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How to give your finances a health check...

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How to give your finances a health check...

How healthy are your finances? Isn’t it time you put your own financial wellbeing front and centre? You can take control of your financial future quickly and easily, with a simple financial health check…

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Money worries and your mental health...

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Money worries and your mental health...

Worrying about your finances can take a real toll on your mental health. With many people experiencing financial stress this year, we look at what you can do to improve your financial (and mental) wellbeing…

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How to invest for your children's future...

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How to invest for your children's future...

Every parent wants to give their child the best start in life, even if that sometimes means footing the bill well into adulthood. Fortunately, with good financial planning, you can set your kids up for a bright (and independent) financial future, in just a few simple steps…