Finance
Exploring Australia on a budget: family-friendly destinations and ideas
12 September
Australia is a country of breathtaking natural beauty, rich history, and diverse landscapes, offering an endless array of family-friendly travel destinations. While the Land Down Under is known for its expansive wilderness and coastal charm,...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 6/09/24
12 September
Economic data over the week was mixed, but mostly in line with softening, but not collapsing economic activity. Markets were waiting for the official US August non-farm which came out on Friday as a guide to whether the Fed will be cutting by 25...[Read More]
Thriving in Retirement: A Blueprint for Lasting Health and Happiness.
29 August
Preparing for retirement involves more than just financial planning; maintaining your mental and physical fitness is crucial to enjoying a long and fulfilling post-work life. Here are ten top tips to help you prepare: Stay Physically...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update
29 August
The swerve in market attention from recession risks and volatility just a few weeks ago back to hopes for a soft landing shows how fast and fickle financial markets can be! The focus was on central bank communication this week, in anticipation of...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – Will house prices crash? And what’s needed to fix housing affordability
29 August
Key points – Predictions of an Australian house price crash create lots of interest but have been a dime a dozen over the last 20 yrs. – However, there is more to the surge in property prices than easy money with a supply shortfall being the...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – Why super and growth assets like shares really are long term investments
22 August
Key points – While growth assets like shares go through bouts of short-term underperformance versus bonds and cash, they provide superior long-term returns. So, it makes sense that superannuation has a high exposure to them. – The best approach...[Read More]
Crafting a Happy Retirement: Personalised Planning and Essential Tips for a Fulfilling Future
15 August
A happy retirement is a deeply personal and varied concept, reflecting the diverse aspirations, values, and lifestyle preferences of individuals. For some, retirement might mean the freedom to travel the world and explore new cultures and...[Read More]
Some strategies for coping with redundancy
15 August
Here are some strategies to look after your mental health during this period: Know Your Rights: Familiarise yourself with the employment laws in your country to understand your rights as a redundant employee. Ensure that you are not being...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 9/8/24
15 August
Following a bad start to the week on worries about a US recession made worse by investors rushing to unwind risky positions in response including Yen carry trades, shares then clawed back their losses helped by better-than-expected US economic data...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – Seven key charts for investors to keep an eye on – where are they now?
15 August
Key points – Shares have hit a rough patch since recent highs with concerns about the growth outlook. – We remain upbeat on a 12-month view as falling inflation allows rate cuts and hopefully recession is avoided or is mild. But the risk of a...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 2/8/24
8 August
Risk off with shares down again, bond yields down, commodity prices down and the $A down. Shares got a boost mid-week from firming expectations for Fed rate cuts, but this gave way again to renewed concerns about weaker economic growth after weak...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – Recession fears & share mkt falls – what it means for the RBA & investors?
8 August
Key points – The risk of recession is high. – The falls in shares and commodity prices reflect this. – Lower growth and recession would mean a high risk of the inflation rate undershooting the RBA’s inflation target. – The RBA should be...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 26/7/24
1 August
Global share markets mostly fell over the last week on the back of softer than hoped for big tech earnings, concerns about growth and political uncertainty in the US. US shares got a boost on Friday from better inflation data but fell 0.8% for the...[Read More]
Work and Wander: Embrace the Freedom of Remote Jobs While Traveling the World
25 July
Ever dreamed of working in a hotel room overlooking the Mediterranean, travelling through Europe, or exploring Australia in a caravan? The flexibility in today’s job market, driven by the remote working revolution, has made it possible for many to...[Read More]
Embrace the Journey: Turning Passions into Skills and Career Opportunities
25 July
Starting something new is an exhilarating yet daunting experience. Whether it’s pursuing a passion, learning an instrument, diving into mechanics, or mastering a trade, the journey is as rewarding as the destination. Taking that first step to...[Read More]