Key Points are as follows… · While corrections are inevitable, we still appear to be a long way from the peak in the investment cycle. · Shares are not unambiguously overvalued and on some measures are still cheap, uneven and below trend global and Australian growth is extending the economic recovery cycle, monetary conditions look…
After years of hard work, you are finally looking forward to reaping the rewards and enjoying your retirement. With some good planning, you could have a nest egg that will see you through your retirement. But, are you forgetting something? It’s an unfortunate fact that almost half of all Australians do not have a will.1 …
In the latest update, Brian reviews events in markets during March. He discusses: how world share prices fell back a little in March, after some very sound gains in February how the good performance of share markets in Europe and Japan comes at a time when the financial woes in Greece haven’t been resolved, and…
If you’re thinking about taking out an insurance policy but not sure whether you can afford it, there’s some good news – your superannuation fund may be able to provide you with the cover you need. In fact, if you’re in your employer’s default fund you may already have some cover, as MySuper default funds…
Main point are as follows… · A housing recovery has been a necessary aspect of rebalancing the economy through the mining bust. · While Australian property prices are overvalued, this should not be a constraint on the RBA. Expect another rate cut in May with the possibility of more to follow. · The medium term…
Retirement is your opportunity to reap the benefits of all your hard work. Moving into the exciting retirement phase of your life, you’ll want to make your savings work for you and last for the long haul so your family doesn’t have to face your unexpected living costs. Expect to live longer With the average…
Oliver’s Insights – The Australian economy still in the doldrums Key points are as follows… Australian economic growth remains weak at 2.5%. Expect another one or two RBA cash rate cuts and the $A to fall to around $US0.70 by year end. Record low borrowing rates, the falling $A, lower fuel prices and rising wealth…
In the latest update, Brian reviews events in markets during February. He discusses: how world share markets rose over the month, supported by central bank policies of keeping interest rates very low how Greece’s agreement with European authorities to extend its bailout deal boosted the Greek share market why it’s unclear whether business investment in…
Most of us don’t like thinking about the reasons we need insurance — like having an accident, getting a debilitating or life threatening illness, or worst of all, passing away suddenly. So we often avoid thinking about insurance altogether. Unfortunately, this approach will do nothing to help your family, should life take an unlucky turn.…
Highlights: Global growth has improved following Central Bank monetary stimulus Oil prices remain volatile, the price range has stabilised, and will provide stimulus to global growth US economic data remains in recovery mode with improving consumer sentiment US bond yields rally following continued improvement in the labour market China continues monetary easing RBA keeps rates…