Retirement planning: it’s not all about the money
Retirement is often a massive life change for the majority of people who experience it.
How iron ore plays a big part in our economy
Iron ore has been the backbone of the Australian economy and many investment portfolios for much of the 21st century. Export of the commodity saw Australia evade recession both in the wake of the Global Financial Crisis back in 2008 and the Covid epidemic.
How to boost your super with a lump sum
If you’re lucky enough to have received a windfall, perhaps an inheritance or a retrenchment payout, your first decision will be what to do with it.
Charting bear and bull markets
Volatile economic and investment conditions caused the United States share market to fall into bear market territory in 2022. Fortunately, for most Australian investors, our broad share market managed to stay of the bear woods even though it did record an overall annual loss
Managing the costs of raising children
It is a special feeling to welcome a new child or grandchild into the world and watch them grow. Sharing their joy as they reach new milestones is priceless.
Making conscious the unconscious for better decisions
When you’re faced with a decision, do you trust your feelings or do you look at the situation objectively, making a careful list of pros and cons? Emotions exert a strong influence on our decisions, so it’s important to have a bit of balance between reason and emotion – particularly when it comes to the big decisions in life.