Financial strategies for women over 50
Many women in their 50s are asking themselves: “How do I prepare for retirement without financial stress? Can I reduce my working hours or transition to a new career without jeopardising my …
Can a few extra dollars really make a difference?
Extra payments into super, no matter how tiny, can do a lot for your balance. It doesn’t have to be a regular amount or a big lump sum to make a difference. …
ASX reporting season: Look for earnings quality and strategic clarity
Earnings season is coming up for ASX investors. Following is what to look for… Companies face sustained pressure from high rates • JB HiFi and Wesfarmers’ Kmart focus points. ASX-listed …
Aged Care reforms 1 July 2025
The Government has legislated changes to the cost of residential aged care, for Australians entering care from 1 July 2025. A female aged 65 today has a 59% probability of entering aged …
Winding up an SMSF
There are no prescribed steps for winding up an SMSF, however there are a number of specific requirements that must be satisfied. Overview There are a number of reasons why a fund …
What assets can you have before losing your Age Pension?
There are many benefits to receiving an Age Pension or even a part pension, but there are limits to what level of income or assets you can have, to be eligible. Regarding …
Using the bucket strategy to make your money last longer
How do you find the sweet spot between using your retirement savings to enjoy a comfortable standard of living, and investing so you won’t run out of money in the future? It’s …
Understanding the difference between ESG, ethical and green investing
For many investors, the promise of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investing has been evasive. Confusion around what “ESG Investing” actually is has led to many investors becoming disillusioned with their portfolios. So, …
Megatrends for 2025 and beyond…
Megatrends are long-term structural changes that affect the world we live in. Importantly, they shape communities but they also create investment opportunities and risks. Learnings from historical megatrends include: 1) they often …
The ins and outs of geared share funds
Geared share funds are high risk and high reward. When share markets are doing well, the returns can be very high, but the opposite is also true. We look at the pros …