After the turmoil of the first half of 2020 it has been nice to have a ‘business as usual’ quarter, with much of our focus returning to reviewing our existing clients and meeting …
Risk Profiling – Why Is It Important?
Assessing our client’s tolerance to risk is a fundamental part of what we do as financial advisers. But why is it so important? During times of strong investment markets, where every investment grows …
2019/2020 – The Roller Coaster Year!
The Australian Sharemarket (as measured by the ASX200) was down 10.9% in 2019/2020. While a large drop like this is never nice, a closer look at the whole year in chart form shows …
Common Myths about Aged Care Fees
What a minefield the aged care sector can be for families who are considering this for a loved one! There is a multitude of forms, fees and processes that can overwhelm and confuse. …
Sceptical About Investing Ethically?
Think that investing in ethical companies won’t make a difference, is a thing of the future, or a bit airy fairy? If you’re a sceptic or want some clarity on investing in responsible …
What’s New at Wakefield Partners – Winter 2020
Well, what an interesting 12 weeks it has been! When we wrote the last one of these at the start of Autumn, there is no way we could have foreseen what was about …
Your Shares: Here Come The Capital Raisings!
Capital Raising at times of market distress always create a conundrum for the retail investor. As I write this, of the ASX top 50, Cochlear and Oil Search have tapped the market for …
DIY Super Assessment – Pretty Easy Stuff!
Superannuation is currently topical and it can be daunting, but it doesn’t need to be. There are a few simple things you can check yourself to make sure you are on track! As …
Receiving an Income Stream from your super? Read this….
It was announced by the Federal Government on the 22nd of March 2020 that the income stream minimum requirements have been halved. What does this mean for you? If you are accessing your …
Dragged Out Your Super Statement? We Need To Talk….
With plenty of time on their hands, people are also now looking at their super as a priority. The opportunity for younger people to access super prior to retirement has many dusting off …