A second chance for your New Year’s financial resolutions
Posted on 08. Aug, 2011 by admin.
Did you make a financial News Year’s resolution last year that you haven’t gotten around to yet? The great news is, you have a second chance! 1 July 2011 marks the start of the 2011/12 financial year and you still have a chance to fulfil on last financial year’s promises.
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Industry Stats 2010 – Insurance Claims Paid
Posted on 31. Jul, 2011 by admin.
The risk store has compiled a table to show the contribution that the life risk industry makes to its policyholders’ families and businesses.
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Financial Planning For End of Year
Posted on 20. Jun, 2011 by admin.
With 30 June fast approaching, we thought it would be appropriate to remind you of two things you should consider in terms of financial planning before the end of the financial year.
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Property Versus Shares
Posted on 28. Mar, 2011 by admin.
One of the most common backyard barbeque debates in Australia relates to which provides better investment returns — property or shares? Australians are widely known to have had a long love affair with direct property, but an interest in sharemarket investing has also been on the rise over recent years.
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To buy or not to buy? That is the question.
Posted on 21. Mar, 2011 by admin.
According to expert portfolio managers, two of the best times to buy equities during this investment lifetime were after the economic recoveries of 1974 and 1990. The lead-up periods to each of these recoveries were also the closest in terms of economic meltdown to what we have recently been through, and are facing now. In 1974 and 1990, after the first spurt of economic growth, growth decelerated again (as it has in this past quarter) before the economy took off again.
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It pays to have Trauma Insurance
Posted on 14. Mar, 2011 by admin.
While it’s not nice to think about, trauma insurance can be viewed as “recovery insurance” – taking the pressure off while you focus on recovering from an illness or accident rather than worrying about your finances. It should be considered an essential part of any robust wealth protection plan, as the case studies below illustrate.
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Make your money work harder
Posted on 07. Mar, 2011 by admin.
Too young to start investing? It’s never too early to start. In fact, the earlier you start investing, the better – not only will you have more time in the market to increase your potential returns, but you will reap the benefits of compounding interest (or interest on your interest).
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New Years Resolutions: I will manage my money better
Posted on 28. Feb, 2011 by admin.
At the start of every year we make rash resolutions aiming to overcome the excesses of the year before. Just like dieting, we pledge to stick to a more frugal budget, cut down on spending and watch our figures!
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Tax and children’s investments
Posted on 11. Jan, 2011 by admin.
Every parent, and grandparent for that matter, wants the best for their children, so if you are in a position to invest money specifically for your children’s future, you should follow the same approach as if you were investing for yourself.
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Merry Christmas from Abound Financial & Lifestyle Planning
Posted on 23. Dec, 2010 by admin.
We wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the team at Abound Lifestyle Planning!
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