Do I need to be worried about coronavirus? How investors can respond to stock market shocks

Mar 18, 2020 | Investments

If the threat of a large-scale outbreak of an infectious disease isn’t enough to worry about, the financial implications of coronavirus is also making investors nervous. You may have read about how the shutdown of industry across China, effectively the world’s...

Is it time to consider Green Investing?

Mar 10, 2020 | Investments

Time to consider green investing? In the wake of recent ferocious bushfires, the climate change debate has climbed the news agenda, with many Australians now considering what they can do to help. If you’d like your money to make a difference to the environment as well...

Super guarantee and salary sacrificing: The changes that may benefit you

Mar 5, 2020 | Superannuation

Salary sacrificing – making before-tax (concessional) contributions from your salary into your super – may be an effective way to help grow your super and set yourself up for a comfortable retirement. For most people, their salary sacrifice arrangements are on top of...

Is $1 million enough to retire on?

Mar 5, 2020 | Retirement

Everyone who’s approaching retirement wants to know how much money they need to save – how much is enough to leave work confidently and then live comfortably? Lately, we’ve been seeing $1 million dollars bandied around as the magic number but is $1 million...

How to overcome a financial setback

Mar 5, 2020 | Financial Advice

When considering the financial position they’ve achieved in retirement, many Australian retirees share the same opinion: “I wish I’d saved more.” For some people, keeping up with day-to-day living expenses and staying on top of debts is challenging enough, and...