Tag Archives: Investment Strategies

Financial Planning For End of Year

Posted on20. Jun, 2011 by .

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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 on28. Mar, 2011 by .

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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 on21. Mar, 2011 by .

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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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Make your money work harder

Posted on07. Mar, 2011 by .

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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 on28. Feb, 2011 by .

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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 on11. Jan, 2011 by .

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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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Avoiding your own credit crunch

Posted on20. Dec, 2010 by .

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A survey by the Financial Literacy Foundation has found most Australians are confident at managing debt, despite the fact that debt and bankruptcy levels continue to climb. It seems that the gap between personal perception and financial reality is widening.

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The superannuation gender gap

Posted on13. Dec, 2010 by .

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It’s an unfortunate fact that a typical woman is estimated to save 35% less for her retirement than the average man. This can be because women are more likely to take career breaks or work part-time when they start a family or care for a loved one.

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The easy way to consolidate your super

Posted on06. Dec, 2010 by .

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Why get it sorted? If your super is lost, tracking it down may give you certainty about how much you have and how it is performing. If your super is spread across several funds, consolidating it into one fund can reduce your paperwork.

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Are you looking to retire in a few years & worry you may run out of money?

Posted on30. Oct, 2010 by .

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Watch our humorous video where Richard meets with Bob who is 62 years old and looking to retire in a few years. Bob is worried about sustaining his current lifestyle for himself and his wife in his retirement years and running out of money. Richard informs Bob how he and the team at Abound Financial Planning Ascot Vale can help him.

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