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Anchoring is the use of irrelevant information as a reference for evaluating or estimating an unknown value of a good or service. This behavioural bias can cloud our decision-making. In investing, anchoring can negatively impact our decision making in a variety of ways.
Read MoreOne of the most important principles of investing is to ensure that you have a diversified portfolio.
Read MoreDid you know that superannuation fund members under the age of 25 and members with balances below $6,000 risk losing their insurance cover unless they actively opt in to retain their cover?
Read MoreWe are so busy in our lives today. Decisions are made instantaneously, but knee-jerk reactions are often the wrong course of action. Taking the time to evaluate a situation can lead to a more informed decision and a better result in the long term. We are human be-ings not human do-ings; we don’t always need to be active and taking immediate action.
Read MoreThe decisions you make when you are transitioning into retirement can be the most telling for financial security throughout your golden years. Why? Your accumulated savings pool is likely to be highest in the years nearing retirement – and just after you retire. Investment decisions made at this time can greatly impact your income down the track.
Read MoreThe trade war between the United States (US) and China continued during the September 2019 quarter as the US imposed new tariffs on goods imported from China.
Read MoreEvery day we make numerous judgements and decisions. As the human brain has evolved it’s developed little short-cuts, or ‘heuristics’. These mental pathways circumvent multi-stage decisions and allow us to make judgements quickly and efficiently. While heuristics are helpful and allow us to function without stopping to think about our next action, they can – and do – lead to cognitive biases. These biases sometimes trip us up leading to bad judgements and poor decisions.
Read MoreThis author isn’t a regular visitor to Burger King. I’m not sure I’ve been into one in this millennium, but I’m hoping to go soon! The reason? Burger King has announced the roll out of its new “Impossible Whopper”.
Read More“Just like investment cycles, where markets move and investment options go up and down, it’s important to know about the cycle of our emotions”
Read MoreIt could be fair to say that many Australians aspire to at least a “comfortable” retirement.
Read MorePrivate equity typically involves taking an ownership interest in a private business or asset. It includes a broad range of longer-term and company specific exposures which, because they are not listed on a public market, tend to exhibit somewhat lower correlation to traditional stock and bond markets. Private equity managers seek to generate superior returns through taking an active role in monitoring and advising companies through restructuring, refocusing and revitalising tactics in order to sell the investment at a profit.
Read MoreWith financial inequality continuing to be an issue for many Australian women, Fidelity recently conducted a study which reveals the barriers that exist for women when it comes to investing.
Read MoreOverall, we are likely to see a slowdown in growth for both the Australian and global economies over the next year. The recent Federal election will have a major influence on the economy as will government spending in the future.
Read MoreYou may be entitled to the following tax offsets (rebates) and deductions for the year ended 30 June 2019.
Read MoreIf you could add $61,000 to your super fund in 10 years, would you do it?
Read MoreHave you ever made yourself suffer through a bad movie because, having paid for the cinema ticket, you felt you had to get your money’s worth? Some people treat investment the same way.
Read MoreTo help protect you and your loved ones, it’s important to understand that elder financial abuse can take many different forms and can be committed by a variety of people, including strangers, friends or even family members.
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