Wealth Accumulation

01/09/11: Spring Newsletter - 1 September 2011

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Is saving the new 'black'?

In this issue, we take another look at the debt crisis, the importance of income protection and the public's new found passion for saving and thrift. Read Spring Newsletter

28/10/11: The European Plan

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Europe gets a financial plan

This New York Times article is a good summary of the EU deal announced in the last 24 hours.  Read here

23/08/11: 3 simple investment rules & world recession

Digital Insights with AMP's Dr Shane Oliver...

In these two videos, Dr Shane Oliver explains the 3 simple investment rules for hard times and also looks at the likelihood of a world recession. Given recent market turmoil and global uncertainty, now more than ever is the time for investors to stick to some basic investment rules, to seek advice and know themselves.

3 simple investment rules    the likelihood of a world recession

21/08/11: Thinking about DIY super? Take our test.

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Take our DIY test

What do you want to achieve by setting up a DIY super fund? What do you expect to achieve by setting up a DIY super fund that you won't achieve by keeping your own super? Here are some common answers... Take the test

02/08/11: August 2011 Snapshot

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More on the Carbon Tax...

This August snapshot comes to grips with with the key components in the federal government's recent policy announcement on carbon tax and emissions. August 2011 Snapshot

02/07/11: July 2011 Snapshot

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Disconnect...

Our July Snapshot looks at how the Australian sharemarket and economy actually fared during the past 12 months and what may lay ahead. July Snapshot

27/06/11: Technical Update: Changes to excess super contribution caps

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Important changes

The changes to the excess super caps announced in the recent budget are meant to give 'offenders' one last warning. Read how it works here. Rick Maggi

10/06/11: Challenging markets

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Navigating the gloom

Vanguard's Robin Bowerman briefly discusses some time-tested ways to work through challenging market conditions and retain your sense of humour. Read here