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Are low risk assets as safe as they seem?
Defining the risk level that applies to your assets isn’t as simple as defining them as risky or non-risky. Asset classes and individual assets have their own pros and cons. Each one is subject to different levels of risk and market forces.
Superannuation is a long-term investment, make sure you treat it like one
. It might be hard to look at your reduced value portfolio in some year-end reports, but if you hang in there, over the long term, you’ll see the overall trend is upward. Trust this trend. Don’t be spooked by market volatility.
Why you might need some CGT relief from 1 July
The new super reforms could result in some hefty CGT bills for the unprepared. The federal government has persistently justified its super reforms by telling us that many of the […]
Super Reforms – How does the Transfer Balance Cap affect you?
One of the new super reforms getting a decent amount of attention from industry experts and media is the new transfer balance cap (TBC). It limits the total balance that […]
Finding the path to comfortable retirement
Pull your head out of the sand and start safeguarding your future prosperity 66% of Australians feel like this about retirement Australians continue to ignore the need to save for […]
Achieving more is possible: Peter’s tale of business success
Like so many before and after him, Peter Sarai’s reason for migrating to Australia was simple: To create opportunity and security for his family. His journey was difficult, marked by […]
Brexit – What are the implications for investors?
Against the opinion polls leading up to the Brexit referendum, the people of the UK have voted to leave the European Union (EU). Many are now wondering what the implications […]
Construction business benefits from understanding the numbers
Mike owns and operates a construction business specializing in commercial properties. The business has been running for more than 20 years and has grown gradually over the years, with revenue […]
Are you one of the new ‘average’ Australians?
According to the latest research, it’s a hard life for today’s average Australian…or so they believe. A report from IPSOS evaluates the lifestyle, financial security and retirement sentiment of 2000 […]
Can I trade whilst insolvent?
We have recently seen the introduction of reforms to Australia’s insolvency laws. Malcolm Turnbull has spruiked the changes as a major win for the economy and for directors of firms […]