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Make a financial plan your New Year's resolution

New Year’s resolutions don’t have to be reserved for diets and exercise. Sometimes the area of your life that really needs some attention is your finances. 

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Beware the Share Market Hype

Share markets around the world rallied in November on the back of a Biden US election victory plus vaccine optimism. In the US alone, $90bn flowed into equity funds in just three weeks!

I am reading articles stating that 2021 will be a great year in..

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What are the implications of a Joe Biden presidency and how will it affect your financial future?

The victory of Democrat challenger Joe Biden in the Presidential race will see a different USA to the one the world has grown accustomed to under the Trump Administration. The focus will be on countering a new surge in the coronavirus pandemic..

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Federal Budget Summary - What it means for individuals and families

Here is a summary of the key takeaways for individuals and families from the 2020 Federal Budget announcement.

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Seeking financial advice is more essential than ever

I read a lot of economic commentary and almost all of them state that financial (investment) assets are in a huge bubble at the moment. I heard one portfolio manager refer to markets living in ‘Lalaland’! If this is the case, we can easily see..

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Why financial wellbeing is a pillar of good health

Much like exercise and eating well, your financial wellbeing is key to living a happy and healthy life. So what is financial wellbeing, and how can you improve yours?

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It’s important to get financial advice if you are dealing with redundancy

Unfortunately, the chances of being redundant will increase over the coming 12 months as Government stimulus (JobKeeper payments) start to unwind. How you spend your time and money after redundancy can make a difference to your future financial..

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Forecasting during a pandemic

Now, more than ever, business operators should have a plan in place to manage during uncertain times. Even if your business is not directly impacted, it’s likely your customers, your supply chain, and your workforce will be to some extent.

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Retirement Planning: How much do I need to retire?

How much do you need to save to make sure you have enough to last throughout retirement? It very much depends on what your living costs will be after leaving work. Find out more about how to budget for the retirement income you’ll need for the..

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Webinar: Your 2020 Super and Investments Survival Guide

2020 is proving to be the most challenging time for investment markets in a generation. The common advice from traditional financial advisers is to do nothing and ride it out. But this may not be the optimum approach for every investor, particularly..

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