Writing these quarterly articles, I was glad when the worst of COVID was finished. I could only spin how the pandemic impacted your investments so many ways, and it felt good to move …
2022 has been a tough year for Australian and global sharemarkets. Yet remarkably, we may well end up pretty much where we started! The ASX was punctuated with dramatic plunges and corrections followed …
We don’t write many cryptocurrency articles. This is because we really don’t understand it. It’s not from lack of trying though – we’ve read books about it, listened to podcasts and tried to …
The last quarter saw large interest rate rises each month, with the RBA increasing the cash rate by 0.5% in each of June, July and August. The sharemarket reacted accordingly (well, at least …
It’s easy to blame ‘cost of living increases’ for everything at the moment! In my line of work, no conversation is had in 2022 without it being mentioned at least once. But what …
Volatility in share prices is not new. Nor is the view that “this time it’s different”. In a world of pandemics, wars, inflation and elections, I’d be surprised if there wasn’t market reaction. …
Record numbers of Australians are retiring and are seeking retirement income planning advice. A key component to retirement income is the Age Pension. While I’ve written an article discussing the basics of applying …
While Russia’s invasion of Ukraine undoubtedly creates some market volatility and opportunities, this time it feels somewhat different. “Sharemarket Weakness Provides Opportunity” is a recurring theme in many of my quarterly articles. Market …
Working with families who are considering Aged Care for a loved one for the first time can be traumatic. Sometimes the journey to Aged Care is a gradual one, and can allow for …
Volatility is back! After a relatively tame quarter, Omicron threatens to turn the market calmness on it’s head. The seasons roll around quickly, and in the last week of each one, I go looking …
