The Future Fund has recouped COVID-19 losses but warns that the low interest rate environment means the ability to generate strong returns in the future is likely to be challenged.
Australia hits right balance in recovery
Expect jobless rate ‘bump’ after JobKeeper
Market Update 19 March 2021
How to navigate Centrelink and apply for the Age Pension
Navigating Centrelink is never easy. It’s even more difficult when you’re not tech-savvy, struggling with hearing and eyesight, or have been out of the ‘system’ for years. Deterred by the convoluted application process, many older women don’t apply, and miss out on the money and benefits they are entitled to.
Where are real estate’s next opportunities?
The investment hypothesis for Australia’s real estate sector unmasks how significantly COVID-19 and the associated lockdowns reshaped how we live, work and shop in the space of just one year. As vaccines are rolled out across the country, Australia has adjusted to a new normal and the early stage of the recovery has taken an unexpected form.
How much are conveniences are costing you?
Most of us have now experience self-isolation and lockdowns, and many of life’s conveniences like streaming and delivery services will become our essentials. But if you’re used to spending unlimited amounts to make life that little bit easier, now is a good time to look at what you can live without to make your budget go further.
Tax cuts support the recovery: Treasurer
Using super for home deposits ‘a disaster’
International Women’s Day 2021: The Power of Community and Communication
March 8th, was International Women’s Day www.internationalwomensday.com I’ve thought a lot about how this aligns with both my business and personal values. As a financial adviser, woman, mother, daughter, partner and friend, my mission is to empower single women to feel financially secure and in control of their financial future.
Bitcoin – it’s not a currency, it’s not a capital asset… so what is it?
Super contributions reflect gender pay gap
Aviation grants and tourism loans expected
Rising bond yields shouldn’t dent the outlook for equities
The recent selloffs in bond markets might have had a lot of investors reaching for their historical datasets to try and understand the broader implications for equity markets. Past big bond market selloffs have flowed over into equities, as falling prices lead to rising yields and bonds become relatively more attractive to investors.
ASX ends lower as US Senate vote unfolds: Wednesday 6 January
Change the Way you Think About Money: 7 Finance Tips for Women
How do you view money? More often than not, the way we think about money is learned from our parents. We watch their behaviour as children and subconsciously build a financial narrative that influences the rest of our lives. But we can re-write our story to create a healthy and productive financial mindset.
[VIDEO] Changes to Superannuation contribution limits
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Changes to Superannuation Contribution Limits
Housing market ‘runs hot’ as prices jump: National home value index for February
RBA concerns underline mid-to-long term risks for the housing market
One of the more interesting snippets of information to come out of the minutes of the February meeting of the Reserve Bank Board was an acknowledgement by members of the risks generated by a low-rate environment and, in particular, those “linked to higher leverage and asset prices, particularly in the housing market”.