Attitudes towards Superannuation
January 27, 2011
Recently the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) commissioned a report into attitudes on superannuation. Read more
Superannuation – Who has enough?
January 27, 2011
A survey was released a year or so ago by AMP highlighting the shortfall Australians have in their superannuation savings with approximately 31% of all Australians being on average 11% behind in their savings needs. Read more
Your Personal Risk Management Strategies
January 27, 2011
Much has been written recently about how to restructure investment portfolios and what to do with your money given the current turmoil surrounding investment markets.
Retirement – Are you ready?
January 27, 2011
It’s not hard to lose a couple of hours daydreaming about THE TRIP whether it be touring through Europe, or tripping round Australia caravanning under the stars surrounded by miles of emptiness. Most of us hope to do such a trip when we retire along with the hobbies and activities that so far have been pushed aside as we grapple with the mortgage and the school fees. Read more
Mortgage Stress and your life insurance
January 27, 2011
The other day while I was having a reshuffle of some paperwork on my desk, I came across an article showing a breakdown on what causes mortgage stress. With yo-yoing interest rates, mortgage stress is the flavour of the month. Read more
Self Managed Superannuation – Is it for You?
January 27, 2011
Articles regularly appear the financial press about the growth in Self managed Superannuation funds (SMSFs) and the fact that many people do not understand the requirements placed on them by the legislation and indeed whether or not it is actually appropriate for an investor actually hold their superannuation funds in such a vehicle. Read more
Talking ourselves into a recession
January 27, 2011
Have you heard the story about the hot dog man and the recession? Well, if you haven’t, it goes something along the following lines: Read more
What is a Superannuation Binding Nomination?
January 27, 2011
Does your superannuation fund allow you to provide a binding nomination? Do you know what a binding nomination is? Don’t get confused with the nominated beneficiary box you ticked when filling out the superannuation paperwork that came with the new job you just started. Read more
The Cost of living – what does it mean for investors
January 21, 2011
For the past 2 years we have heard how tough all people are finding it in the real world. Read more
Superannuation and the Cooper Review
July 7, 2010
No doubt you have heard of many of the changes proposed, mooted and made up in the press of late to our superannuation laws. Read more