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
Investing
Foundations of a wealthy lifestyle
A study conducted by the Australian Stock Exchange reported that nearly 25% of investors over the past two years were aged 18 to 24. These young Australians were found
February 9, 2022
What does it take to become a millionaire?
Pssst! Want to be a millionaire? It may seem an impossible dream, but depending on your circumstances joining the ranks of the millionaires may be easier than you think.
February 2, 2022
Review of 2021, outlook for 2022 – recovery to continue as we hopefully learn to live with covid
With thanks to Dr Shane Oliver Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist AMP 2021 – another year of covid Just as 2020 was dominated by coronavirus so too was
December 16, 2021
Tap into the amazing power of compounding
Forget about location, location, location being the key to a good investment outcome. For now, let’s think of the most important ingredient as being regular, regular, regular! A regular
November 24, 2021
Three ways to keep market uncertainty in perspective
It seems like headlines these days keep announcing markets have hit yet another all-time high. And while it’s worth celebrating good days like this, not every day is going to
October 22, 2021
A proven way to build wealth
When it comes to investing, nothing speaks louder than actual results. The 2021 Vanguard Index Chart shows what investors would have achieved over 30 years from a starting balance of
August 26, 2021
Giving the gift of compound interest
The first lesson most children learn about money is what they can spend it on – games, the latest toy, their own iPad – but it’s a parent’s obligation to
August 13, 2021
The return of geopolitical risk? – what to watch over the remainder of 2021
With thanks from Shame Oliver, AMP Capital. Introduction Over the last decade or so it seems geopolitical risk has become of greater significance for investors – particularly with the 2016
May 6, 2021
The bond crash of 2021? Seven things for investors to consider
With thanks to Shane Oliver at AMP Capital. Introduction The share market has been described by Warren Buffett as a “manic depressive”. The same can be said of financial markets
March 3, 2021
Property investment
Houses and units seem easier to understand than many other types of investments. However, it’s important to understand how investing in property works, to decide if it’s right for you.
February 18, 2021
Nine common mistakes investors make
Summary Many of the mistake’s investors make are based on common sense rules of thumb that turn out to be wrong. As a result, it’s often wise for investors to
February 10, 2021