A clear, concise economic and market update from Vanguard Australia…
Important changes to superannuation...
For better or worse, superannuation rules continue to evolve. However, from July 1, 2020, new rules were introduced making contributing to superannuation in your later years just the little bit easier…
Is the stock market divorced from reality?
A 3-minute read and assessment of the current state of the stock market, from Dimensional Fund Advisors….
Envisioning a post-pandemic future...
The American mathematician Claude Shannon famously established a lower bound for the number of possible moves in a typical chess match: around 10120…
Market Outlook Q&A
How SMSF trustees navigated COVID-19 volatility
Last week, Vanguard and Investment Trends launched the 2020 SMSF Investor Report. This year's report surveyed over 3000 SMSF trustees on their investment priorities and industry outlook, providing an insight into how trustees navigated through COVID-19 volatility…
Gold & the US dollar...
Economic stimulus...but how will we pay for this?
It's a natural question about global policymakers' multitrillion-dollar efforts to prop up economies and markets against the monumental threat of the COVID-19 pandemic.
US Presidential Election: Implications for investors...
EOFY: Time to take stock, why costs matter...
Maybe its just me, but all too often, perhaps in the drive to achieve better investment results, fee considerations seem to fall off the agenda somewhere along the line…
A guide to retiring in Australia...
Markets rebound on Coalition win
Chris Bowen, the Labor Party Treasurer told a group of elderly voters that if you don’t like our policies then don’t vote for us - it seems that self funded retirees and aspiring self funded retirees took his advice…
ALERT: Govt announces new super contribution rules
Today, the Treasurer has announced a new measure which will enable Australians aged 65 and 66 to be able to make voluntary superannuation contributions, along with two other measures.
A Guide To Super Contributions
As well as super guarantee payments from your employer, there are all sorts of ways to save more into super and boost retirement savings. Find out more in our comprehensive super contributions guide…
Your No 1 Financial Focus, Decade By Decade...
Everyone has a different life journey they’re on. But getting on top of key financial goals as you follow your own path could see you enjoying a more comfortable lifestyle and being ready for the next chapter to begin. Read our guide to getting all your money matters sorted out, one decade at a time…
A Question of Equilibrium
“Sellers were out in force on the market today after negative news on the economy.” It’s a common line
in TV finance reports. But have you ever wondered that if there are so many sellers out there, who is buying?
Australian Economy: 5 Things You Should Know...
For years now, many have told us that Australia is heading for an imminent recession. By contrast official forecasts have long been looking for several years of above trend growth. In the event neither has happened and we don’t see them happening anytime soon. Against this backdrop there are five things you should know about the Australian economy…
Your super: Take another look
Is your fund true to label?
Chances are your super savings could make a big difference to how you’ll be living in retirement. So it’s important to understand exactly what you’re looking at when it comes to comparing different funds and investment options.
Strong returns, but storm clouds gather...
After reviewing the returns of the last financial year, this note looks at the investment outlook for 2018-19 financial year…
Global Debt: Be alert, but not alarmed
As global interest rates bottom, concerns about rising inflation and interest rates, quite naturally, come to the fore, particularly in a time where global debt (country, corporate and personal debt) are an all time high. So as investors, retirees and superannuation members, how concerned should we be? AMP’s Dr Shane Oliver gives 7 reasons to be alert, but not alarmed…