Timing retirement
/When – and how – should you retire?
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Beyond Brexit
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Brexit triggered volatility in markets, including a sharp depreciation of the British pound and dramatic falls in the share prices of British and European banks. However, we believe the probability of a major global systemic risk event due to Brexit is low in the short term.
Read MoreProperty and diversified portfolio
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Diversification is the standard tactic employed to reduce the total risk of your investment portfolio. By spreading your investment risk across different asset classes, geographic markets, time periods, fund managers and shares, losses should be isolated to independent asset classes and ideally, can be offset by gains on other assets.
Read MoreMaking sense of the fixed income landscape
/Fixed income in a portfolio can provide liquidity, regular income and diversify away from risk in shares. Essentially, fixed income assets should provide some certainty and predictability, which can be the defensive anchor of a portfolio.
Read MoreGetting financially prepared to start a family
/Having a baby is a wonderful experience, but are you financially ready for it?
Read MoreSMSF borrowing gets the amber light
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If you are an avid follower of all things political, in November 2015 you would have heard that the Government provided its response to recommendations raised in the Financial System Inquiry. Of particular note for SMSF trustees was the Government’s decision not to proceed with the recommendation to remove the ability of super funds to borrow.
Read MoreTime to reconsider emerging markets?
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After a prolonged period of market volatility, the news from emerging markets has taken on a more positive tone since the start of 2016.
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Ignore life’s trigger events at your peril
/You may have a well-constructed estate plan delivering the outcomes that you want regarding your wealth after death. When established, your estate plan may pass the fundamental test which is: “will this plan ensure that the right amount will be paid to the right person at the right time?”
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Give your bonus a boost this year
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For some employees, the New Year marks the end of their company’s 2015 employee performance period and possibly a bonus payment. If you are fortunate enough to have an employer bonus payment to look forward to, you may have some tax savings options up your sleeve.
Read MoreCongratulations Quynh! Welcome Mac Thi Phuong!
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Congratulations to Quynh, Wynyard Park’s first KOTO trainee! Last November, Quynh graduated from the brilliant KOTO training program and is now a fully qualified hospitality professional.
Read MoreAged care – making an informed decision
/It can be difficult to plan, either financially or emotionally, for the move into an aged care facility. Whether the move into care is for yourself or a family member, there are a lot of questions and decisions which need to be addressed.
Read MoreMake sure your estate ends up in the right hands
/Each year, large numbers of Australians die without a Will. As our lives become more complex, it is an oversight that can be as costly as it is heartbreaking.
Read MoreChanges to the age pension rules - will you be affected?
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From 1 January 2017 Government changes to the age pension are likely to reduce pensioner entitlements. It’s important that you understand how the changes could affect you.
Read MoreWhy franking credits are important for retirees
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Many of you will have seen the term franking credit appear on your share dividend statements, but what does a franking credit actually mean and how you can benefit?
Read MoreAn SMSF trustee decision for the long, long haul
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One of the longest-term decisions many investors will make is whether to setup a self-managed super (SMSF) fund with individual trustees or a corporate trustee.
Read MoreFour tips on what to do with a windfall
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We’ve all had those ‘what if’ moments, where thinking big gives us a rush of adrenaline. But seriously, before you rush off on that long dreamed of holiday, what should you do if you were lucky enough to land a windfall? Here are four practical options to consider:
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