The number of Australians aged over 65 is expected to more than double in the next 40 years while the number of people aged over 85 is predicted to triple in that time.i Aged care funding and services have seen major changes in the years since the 2021 report of the Royal Commission into Aged … Read more
If retirement is just around the corner, the current financial climate may make you feel a little uneasy. Watching the markets fluctuate might leave you worrying about whether your superannuation will be enough to see you through. It’s not a time for hasty moves, though. If you are concerned a calm review of your current … Read more
Bonds are not usually the flashy upstarts of the investment world with their every move reported, like stocks. But the Trump Administration’s extraordinary refashioning of world trade, with on-again off-again tariffs of eye watering amounts, has put bond markets in a similar position to share markets – in turmoil. So, with the bond markets attracting … Read more
Deciding when to retire is a big decision and even more difficult if you are concerned about your retirement income. The average age of Australia’s 4.2 million retirees is 56.9 years but many people leave it a little later to finish work with most intending to retire at just over 65 years.i If you’re not … Read more
‘A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way.’ – John Maxwell What does it mean to be an effective leader? It’s not just about giving orders or managing processes; it’s about creating an environment where individuals feel supported, motivated, and aligned with a shared vision. Whether you’re aspiring … Read more
Stay up to date with what’s happened in the Australian economy and markets over the past month. Following March’s Federal Budget, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a national election for May 3, kicking off a campaign centred on tax cuts and cost-of-living relief. Globally, trade war worries dominated headlines and contributed to markets falls during … Read more
For years it was thought that technology would make business travel obsolete, but as anyone who has had to suffer through a videoconference with a bad connection will probably agree, sometimes, face to face interaction can’t be replaced. In recent years, the landscape of work and travel has been evolving and intersecting in exciting ways. … Read more
More than half of us set a new financial goal at the beginning of 2025, according to ASIC’s Moneysmart website. While most financial goals include saving money and paying down debts, the months leading up to 30 June provide an opportunity to review your super balance to look at ways to boost your retirement savings. … Read more
What’s your super strategy? Did you know it’s likely you’ll spend up to two or more decades in retirement? It’s a long time, so will you be able to afford all the things you’ve thought of doing in retirement before your savings run out? By starting now and making small changes to how you approach … Read more
From the economy bending policies of Trump 2.0 to the growing strength of the far right in Europe, the new alliance between Russia and the United States, the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the US President’s vow to upturn world trade rules, the markets are certainly navigating tricky times. In recent months … Read more
