Aged care reforms
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Aged care in Australia has recently gone through some key reforms. We look at what the main changes are and why it’s more important than ever to plan ahead for care of loved ones.
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Have you considered exchange traded funds?
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While you may have purchased shares on the ASX, have you considered purchasing an exchange traded fund (ETF)? ETFs are managed funds that can be bought and sold in the same way as listed shares. They blend the benefits of both managed funds and shares.
Read MoreGlobal technology wars
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Every day, we are bombarded with news about incredible breakthroughs in the technology sphere. What was once a long way into the future, maybe in a different world, is coming closer and at a faster pace.
Read MorePlummeting oil prices and quantitative easing have global significance
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While the US ceased quantitative easing (QE) in October 2014, Europe commenced QE and in Japan it continues. China is seeking to stabilise growth, as seen in the recent cut in interest rates, while on 3 February 2015, Australian cash rates were lowered from 2.5 per cent to a record low of 2.25 per cent.
Read MoreEconomic update
/The third quarter of 2014 saw markets continue to recover from their early weakness at the beginning of the year, despite a flat start in July.
Read MoreKOTO - Know One, Teach One
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We join not-for-profit social enterprise KOTO to help equip the street kids of Vietnam for a brighter future.
Read More5 super traps pre-retirees should avoid
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Is your retirement just around the corner? Then it’s time to make your super work harder by avoiding these common super traps.
Read MoreBack to basics - the foundations of risk and return
/Risk is integral to investing. Quite simply, the higher the return you want from your investments over a particular period, the more short-term volatility (or risk) you have to accept in the value of your investments.
Bonds pay the bills, shares fund the retirement experience
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Patience and education are key to building a strong investment portfolio for retirement. In this article we explore the options for building a portfolio which grows with you and adapts as your goals change.
Read MoreGlobal investment outlook
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The current investment environment is extraordinary. Many world share indices ended June at or near all-time record highs.
Read MoreHealth insurance - to cover or not to cover
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Private health insurance – it can be a minefield to navigate and a big decision for many people. Find out how to make the most of this important investment into health and wellbeing.
Read MoreWomen and money - getting into good financial habits
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Broken work patterns to raise children, lower average earnings, and a longer life expectancy mean most women face more financial hurdles in their retirement than men. Taking action when women are young can help prevent significant disadvantage later on.
Read MoreThe benefits of a low and high Australian dollar
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The Australian dollar has been accused of inflicting all sorts of economic ills as it traded above US$1 for most of the past three years.
Read MoreThe power of compounding
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Compounding isn’t a new concept – many of us will remember studying it back in our school days. Legendary scientist Albert Einstein famously called it ‘the most powerful force in the universe’.
Read MoreCountdown to the end of the financial year
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Get your financial affairs organised and ready for the 30 June deadline.
Read MoreBe prepared, understanding the aged care reforms
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The ‘Living longer, living better’ aged care reforms, which were announced in April 2012, are scheduled to begin on 1 July 2014. Find out how these changes may effect you and how best to navigate them.
Read MoreEconomic update: what to watch in 2014
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The Australian economy remains in very good shape, both in the context of its own historical performance and when compared to other developed economies.
Read MoreThe importance of trauma cover
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Thanks to modern day treatments, cancer survival rates are on the rise. But can you afford to be treated?
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