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Can infrastructure protect from inflation?

It’s an important question as prices rise around the world fuelled by soaring energy and commodity costs, supply chain constraints …

Probate is the legal process that occurs when dealing with a loved one’s will after their death. It can be …

The big issue for investors in or close to retirement, is risk. The 2020 COVID-19 share sell off and recent …

Both older and younger Australians, as well as low-income earners, are set to benefit from some upcoming super opportunities. From …

Everyone buying into the housing market hopes that their purchase will appreciate over time, while sellers want to pick the …

With war in Eastern Europe, inflation surging and Covid lockdowns inhibiting industrial production in parts of China, investment markets faced …

How much you need to save for a comfortable retirement is a question many of us ask. While we all …

Introduction Inflationary forces continued to intensify in key regions, which suggested interest rates could be raised more quickly and more …

The RBA has hiked the cash rate by 0.25% taking it to 0.35% and signalling more rate hikes ahead. We …

This year’s Federal Budget covers a range of measures aiming to reduce the pressure from increased costs of living and …

Key Points Ukraine tensions have escalated with Russia ordering troops into Ukraine regions already occupied by Russian separatists. Share markets …

Whether you’re looking to invest in property, renovate or pay off something big, borrowing against the equity in your home …

Superannuation, shares, property, cash, other investments; a dizzying number of options are available when it comes to living comfortably through …

Account-based pensions offer a flexible and tax-effective method of drawing a regular income stream from superannuation. They are an essential …

Retirees wanting to downsize their home may consider the option of living in a granny flat, or an extension to …

Introduction Investors continued to focus on rampant inflation and, in turn, potential changes in monetary policy settings. By the end …

Value is a funny thing. One person’s trash can be another person’s treasure, as the old saying goes. The value …

Portfolio construction is a much-used term that can be misunderstood. Fundamentally, the term portfolio construction refers to the process of …

If you have a family member who wants to get into the market sooner than that, you may have discussed …

Most of us have heard of the main asset classes: shares, property, fixed interest and cash, but alternative assets are …

Market volatility refers to extreme price movements over a given period. These movements may occur in a particular area, such …

You might be leaving the country for a variety of reasons – career prospects, love, adventure, new opportunities – or …

Investment bonds are long-term investments that may offer tax efficiency to investors on a high marginal tax rate and those …

Investors with long memories – or a good education – will recall the bad old days when inflation was the …

Investors remained focused on rising inflation and the possibility of policy settings being tightened worldwide. Bond yields continued to rise …

You’ve worked tirelessly to own the home of your dreams. But if you suffered from an injury or illness that …

Generally, a property, including a taxpayer’s main residence, ie their family home, is considered to be a Capital Gains Tax …

There’s no denying that being proactive with your super may be key to increasing your retirement savings. As an investment …

One of the quirks of Australian society, including its taxation system, is that it puts home ownership at the centre …

If you’re one of the many Australians financially impacted by COVID-19, who have deferred $218 billion worth of payments this …

Downsizing the family home is often part of the longer-term financial plans for many older Australians. But did you know …

In the right hands, a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) can be a beneficial way to build wealth for retirement. Whilst …

Australians will need to rebuild their superannuation and retirement savings, after withdrawing more than $36 billion in early super release …

In these uncertain times, it pays to have money set aside to give you peace of mind that if your …

The Covid situation took a turn for the worse, as spiralling infections saw new lockdowns introduced in Australia. The government …

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Australia in March 2020 it brought immediate and severe financial gloom. Shares plunged 37% and …

Risk assets including equities and credit continued to power ahead in April. Locally, the share market and the Australian dollar …

On 1 July 2021, both the concessional and non-concessional superannuation contribution limits, also known as ‘super contribution caps’, will rise. …

As every parent knows (even before they become one), raising a child isn’t cheap. And those expenses don’t necessarily stop …

The amount of super savings that can be transferred into a retirement pension (whether you have one or more than …

Insurance plays a central role in providing financial security for you and your family when it’s needed most. You insure …

Building your wealth for the long term starts with a sound investment strategy. But with so many options outside your …

The potential increase in members from four to six a in self-managed fund has led to many to consider about …

As the COVID economic landscape continues to take shape, Australian Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has handed down the 2021-22 Federal …

Introduction Volatility associated with November’s US election should finally be over, enabling investors to refocus on economic prospects and the …

For some people, risk means excitement and opportunity. For others, it invokes feelings of fear and discomfort. We all experience …

Once you decide to retire you can access your super as a lump sum or start an account-based pension (also …

Inheritance is an emotional subject on every level. The people leaving an inheritance generally do it with pride and love. …

An age-old question is whether it’s better to invest in property or shares. There is actually no right or wrong …

Some cryptocurrencies have experienced a surge in value (and interest) since the pandemic. However, there’s a long way to go …

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