2023 Vanguard Index Chart
When we’re navigating periods of market uncertainty, it can be easy to drift off course. Fears about the future and what markets may bring can force us to lose sight
August 23, 2023
Investing
The unmatched value of Financial Advisers in the AI age
Digital advice is a hot topic at the moment, bringing with it the debate around human financial advisers potentially being replaced by ‘robo-advisers’. A client James, called into my office
May 23, 2023
Don’t Fear a Recession
When the media starts reporting higher interest rates and spiralling price rises, their next story will almost certainly scream the impending doom of a possible economic recession. But what exactly
January 13, 2023
Review of 2022, outlook for 2023
With thanks for the contribution by Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP. 2022 – from Covid to inflation & surging interest rates The good news
December 15, 2022
Why the share market is not the same as the economy
At the beginning of 2022 the Australian economy appeared to be sliding into recession, dragged down by higher interest rates and even higher inflation levels. As a result, it
September 13, 2022
The plunge in shares & flow on to super – key things for investors to keep in mind during times of market turmoil
Here is a recent artcile from Shane Oliver from AMP Capital on key things for investors to keep in mind during times of market uncertainty.
June 30, 2022
How to go broke trying to get rich
According to the Collins English Online Dictionary, a get-rich-quick scheme can be defined as, a promise to make a person extremely wealthy over a short period of time, often with
May 25, 2022
What do I need to know before investing in property?
It is no secret that Australians love investing in property. And while it can be an exciting prospect, it is essential to consider the finer details before jumping in, especially
May 18, 2022
Inflation…a view.
Investment markets fear long-term persistent inflation Long-term inflation causes interest rates to rise and sharemarkets and commercial property markets to fall. To make matters worse, the real value of a
March 24, 2022
A look at real estate investment and strategy
Real estate is often a significant part of a person’s wealth. This article takes a detailed look at real estate investment, including core fundamentals and the role it might play
March 3, 2022
Should you invest your house deposit?
It’s never been easy to save the deposit for a home, but low interest rates make it even more difficult. For starters low rates drive up house prices, forcing homebuyers
February 23, 2022
Investment outlook
Inflation, interest rates, Russia & Ukraine, the risk of a share crash, house prices and other issues Inflation – temporary or permanent? Much of the rise in inflation (to a
February 16, 2022