Australia’s ageing population is in the spotlight, and dealing with the financial fallout is high on the government’s agenda as a retirement income review gets under way.

A voluntary super contribution can now be made for a member, over age 65 but under age 75, in the first income year after retirement.

There is no denying concerns about global debt, seemingly never ending QE, more debt trading on negative interest rates, inequality & geopolitical threats.

Life insurance protects you or your family from financial difficulty after an unexpected event, like an illness, injury or death.

With thousands of charities and projects competing for your support, it’s important to do some research to make sure your money will go where you want it to.

The past week saw US shares push to new record highs helped by good earnings results and Fed easing, but other share markets were soft not helped by mixed news on US/China trade talks and still soft global economic data.

Buying a property to rent out is a popular form of long-term investment in Australia. Houses and units are easier to understand than many other types of investments, yet they do have some issues you need to be aware of.

Consider the tax implications of any investment. An investment is ‘tax-effective’ if you end up paying less tax than you would have paid on another investment with the same return and risk.

The world of investing can be confusing and scary at times. But fortunately, the basics of investing are timeless and some investors (often the best) have a knack of encapsulating these in a sentence or two that is insightful and easy to understand.