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4 Types of Life Insurance
There’s no doubt life insurance can be complex. But when you’re talking about something as important as your family’s financial security, it’s worth taking a bit of time to make sure you understand what you’re buying. The first step is understanding the main types of life insurance.
The Science Behind Why We Need Life Insurance
Financial moves to make in your 50s and 60s
Once you hit your 50s and 60s, retirement is no longer something happening far off into the future. In fact, it’s at your doorstep.
Now is the time to really figure out where you stand financially, reassess your long-term goals, and focus on planning your future.
Here are five smart financial moves that may make the next few decades the best years of your life.
10 Australian Women Share Their Number One Money Tip
A smart saving strategy is just one element of achieving financial security – you also need a deliberate plan to manage and make the most of what you have.
Here, 10 money-savvy women share one tip that’s helped them get their finances into a healthier state.
How To Build Wealth In Your 30s
To all the thirty-somethings out there, now’s your time to shine! These are the years that will shape the rest of your life.
If you’re looking for a bright future—that’s not held back by financial worry—here’s five simple tips to start building wealth now so you can chill later.
Ladies, Here's How to Unleash Your Super Power
Living your best life, for all of your life, starts with looking out for yourself.
If you’re in your early working years, you might see super as not all that relevant right now – as money you don’t even think of as yours because it’s locked up for decades. Or perhaps you’re just too busy, getting your career off the ground, travelling and having fun, to spare a thought for your financial future.
Know your Worth! Top Tips for Negotiating a Better Salary
Making a strong case for a salary package that truly reflects your skills and experience won’t just help your hip pocket in the here and now – your future self will thank you for it too.
Like your job but not sure you’re being paid what you’re worth? Or are you going for a new position and not feeling confident about having the inevitable salary conversation?
The Search For Dividend Yield In A Low-Growth Environment
Investors have faced a low-growth environment with low yield for some time now and this does not appear to be changing anytime soon.
Global economic activity is slowing notably, reflecting a combination of factors affecting the major economies.
Tax and Your Share Portfolio
When it comes to investment objectives, people have different priorities. Younger investors may focus on maximising returns, while older investors are often interested in preserving their capital over the long-term so it can provide for them through retirement and for future generations.
Depending on which investment strategies you adopt, the tax implications will be different. Here is some information on how tax may impact your share portfolio
The Future of Work – A New Way of Working
Although it took us by surprise, it has perhaps brought forward many businesses’ plans to create workplaces of the future. It’s presented an opportunity to act now and redefine the future of work, building on what’s been learned throughout the pandemic.
The Australian Recession
While the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted financial markets, there are still ways your investments can work hard. Here, we look at what a recession is and explore four strategies for smart investing during this time.
How China's Trade Restrictions are Affecting The Australian Economy
Trade tensions between China and Australia have been rising throughout 2020. Are these long-term threats or just political manouvres?
5 Questions to ask before you invest in a company
There are a lot of reasons why you might decide to invest in a company. You’re a big fan of the company’s products. You admire the CEO. You’ve read a positive news story. Your friend swears by the stock.
Unfortunately, none of these things have any bearing on whether this particular stock is a good buy. The question you should be asking is: “Is this stock currently under-priced?”
How has Covid-19 changed our spending habits?
Despite some signs of an economic recovery, the Australian consumer remains guarded when it comes to confidence around spending. The main concerns centre on employment, cash flow certainty, managing personal finances, building and protecting future wealth, and planning for retirement.