Impacts from Falling Home Prices: The Wealth Effect
The impacts of interest rate hikes on consumers are well known; higher interest means that mortgage debt servicing costs will go up which is negative …
Alternative Thinking: Diversifying Beyond Traditional Asset Classes
Once a staple investment allocation, the traditional balanced portfolio of shares and bonds has had some challenges in delivering positive returns in today’s market environment. …
Why staying invested matters when markets fall
It’s natural to feel nervous when markets fall. News about inflation and rising interest rates may prompt you to make an emotional investment decision. But …
Booms, busts and investor psychology: Why investors need to be aware of the psychology of investing
Up until the 1980s the dominant theory was that financial markets were efficient. In other words, all relevant information was reflected in asset prices in …
Economic and market overview
Pleasingly, global share markets fared well in October and recovered most of their lost ground from September. Locally, the S&P/ASX 200 Index re- turned 6.0%. …
3 things to consider if your Super balance falls
From time to time, market movements may cause your super balance to fall. While this can be alarming, you’ll find that it usually recovers in …
What you should know about creating your will and estate plan
If you want to protect your family and assets, it’s worth documenting what you’d like to happen if you can’t make your own decisions later …
What are some investment options outside of super
When it comes to investing, you have two options – inside or outside of super. Super, being a longer-term investment designed to fund your retirement, …
Relationship break-up entitlements when you’re in a de facto
If you’ve recently split from your partner or are simply wondering what might happen if you do, you’ll need to keep your financial wits about …
Is money the key to happiness?
Is money the key to happiness? Numerous research reports and studies agree having more money can lead to improved wellbeing, but only up to a …