by admin | Nov 10, 2021 | Budgeting, Debt, Economics, Investing, Lifestyle, Superannuation
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 to be knowledge seekers, keen to take on life and begin their journey towards financial security. If...
by admin | Nov 10, 2021 | Family, Health Care, Insurance, Lifestyle
Paul Taylor was a fit and active 45-year-old who drowned while swimming in surf on a family holiday. Witnessing this tragic event unfold from the beach were Paul’s wife, Sue, their 15-year-old daughter Sophie and 12-year-old son Zac. Relatives and friends were a great...
by admin | Nov 5, 2021 | Economics, Index, Interest Rates, Investing, RBA
The moving of the interest rate goal posts on Melbourne Cup day by RBA governor Philip Lowe was described as very elegant. If that was the case, I would not want to see him in a barn-storming mood. Clearly, Lowe is not an advocate of thoughtful disagreement, labelling...
by admin | Nov 2, 2021 | Budgeting, Debt, Economics, Family, Lifestyle
When precautionary measures were heightened to slow the spread of COVID-19, almost 1 million Australians lost their jobs. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australia lost 7.5 per cent of its jobs between 14 March and 18 April 2020, but 93% of these had...
by admin | Nov 2, 2021 | Economics, Federal Budget, Interest Rates, Investing, RBA
Bonds are back in the news. Yields on 10-year bonds locally and in the US have risen by 44% and 26% respectively since last month. The last time bond yields increased this quickly it sparked a sell-off in technology and other growth stocks in February and March this...
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