If you’re lucky enough to have received a windfall, perhaps an inheritance or a retrenchment payout, your first decision will be what to do with it.
So you’ve come into some money, now what to do with it?
Trying to time investment markets is difficult if not impossible at the best of times, let alone now. The war in Ukraine, rising inflation and interest rates and an upcoming federal election have all added to market uncertainty and volatility.
Ever wondered what the difference is between ‘active’ and ‘passive’ management of investment portfolios? For David Donato of Strategic Invest Blue, this is a commonly asked question. Here, David offers his insight into why taking a personalised approach is so important when it comes to helping clients with their investments.
Family trusts are a popular and effective investment structure to manage and protect your family’s fortune, but you don’t have to be worth a fortune to benefit from having one.
Gearing is the process of using borrowed money to make investments. The income from investments can either be positively geared or negatively geared, each has its own advantages and disadvantages.
There’s a lot to take into consideration when choosing your next investment, from market performance and your risk tolerance to your long-term goals and dreams. Whether it’s your first investment or the latest addition to a growing portfolio each of these factors needs to be researched and considered in order to make an educated investment selection.
The Coronavirus pandemic is unlike anything we have seen or experienced in our lifetime, impacting all facets of life and economy, including lives, livelihoods, GDP of nations, equity markets, commodity markets, and property markets. So, is now a good time to purchase your next home or is it best to wait it out?
The drop in the share market might have you thinking, is now the time to make your move and buy some shares? For those of you already invested in the share market you may be experiencing some fear and uncertainty around your investments and already understand the risk of the game.
Given the volatility of the market and talk of a looming recession, we would not be surprised to hear you are currently feeling a level of uncertainty around your investments, especially for those heavily invested in stocks and shares or are expecting to access their super in the next few years.
For landlords who now find themselves in uncharted territory when dealing with financial impacts of the pandemic, it may be hard to decipher what the facts are and what measures will help you navigate through this time. So what should you do if you or your tenant is financially impacted?
Thinking of dipping your toes into the share market? Perhaps you have some money saved and you are considering if it’s worth investing in shares for the first time. Investing in shares is a great way to build up a nest egg for the future and can be incorporated as part of your retirement plan but how do you get started, what’s involved and what do you need to consider?
What is the upside and downside capture, portfolio comparisons and the power of compounding.
The Government and Financial Institutions have released a number of measures to support Australians through the economic hardships caused by coronavirus.
Interest rates in Australia are at an all-time low of 0.25%. What does that mean for you and how can you make the most of it?
Demystifying the fear of risk… is it that scary? We explore investing with a risk you’re comfortable with.
How much can too much, or too little caution cost you in the long run?
We’ve spent our whole lives working for this moment, the day start our new era of living in the golden days of retirement, but where does one choose to retire? We’ve done the research for you and have provided our top picks, taking into consideration investment and lifestyle.
Before putting your money into any investment option it’s important to make sure you understand, and are comfortable with, the level of risk involved, the investment timeframe, any potential costs involved, and how the product could help you reach your goals.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) took the cash rate to a record low 0.25% bringing mortgage rates to their lowest level in more than half a century. However, the low cash rate also means your money in the bank could be earning less interest.
What are shares and how do you invest in them? What is an investment property? What are the Pros and cons of investing in shares pros and cons of investing in shares and in property?
When was the last time you checked-in on your investments?
Are you playing by the rules of the game?
Sometimes your largest financial hurdle is your head. Learn about the most common mind-traps that trip up investors.
Understanding your ideal investment portfolio
When you're starting to think about your financial future, there are a few things you'll want to consider before making any investments.
Despite a terrible start to the year and a few political surprises along the way, 2016 saw good returns for diversified investors who held their nerve.
aussie housing, investing in tourism, assessing policy options and limits, and safer real estate
looking better despite the political noise
it's a simple process
five things investors should consider doing
major trends and recent developments
Periods of volatility come and go.
Share markets and commodity prices have seen a decent rebound and the stress in credit markets has receded. The big question is whether it is sustainable or just a bounce
What it is, how it works and why it matters to you.
