Seventy-seven percent of Australian pre-retirees who haven’t enlisted the help of financial professionals1 don’t feel prepared for retirement. This concerning statistic was revealed in MLC’s Australia today report. Of the remainder, only 9% feel … [Read more...]
The riddle of weak productivity
By Michael Collins, Investment Commentator at Fidelity International, July 2016 Fifty-one years ago one of the tech gurus who helped found US chip-giant Intel wrote an article in which he forecast that computing capabilities would double every year … [Read more...]
Government amends key super reforms
The Government has announced it will amend some of the super reforms proposed in the May 2016 Federal Budget. Summary of amendments: The lifetime limit of $500,000 on non-concessional super contributions won’t proceed. People aged 65 … [Read more...]
Save small. Win big
Today is Super Booster Day! It's the day Australians are asked to make a pledge to pay themselves forward. As a proud supporter of the day, we have a question for you: do you plan on saving more for your future but find life keeps getting in the … [Read more...]
ThreeSixty Research Market Update – September 2016
Highlights: Equities traded in a relative tight range in August but finished modestly higher. Crude oil prices recovered 7.5% on talks of possible production freezes from OPEC and non-OPEC countries when they meet in late September. … [Read more...]
Give your future self a pay rise!
Pay yourself forward Topping up your super early will help you get one step closer to ensuring you achieve your lifestyle goals for your post-work years. Now is the time to plan ahead and work out how much money you’ll need to fund the retirement … [Read more...]
5 ways to spend your ‘me’ time
Modern life can feel like you’re running a marathon — between work life, home life and social life, it can be tough finding time to breathe, let alone taking a few moments out for yourself. But with one in four Australians feeling stressed in their … [Read more...]
ThreeSixty Research Market Update – August 2016
Highlights; Following the sell-off in equities after the UK’s Brexit decision, equities staged a strong recovery in July, helped by expectations of more central bank stimulus measures in the major economies. Crude oil prices fell 14% … [Read more...]
Borrowing to invest – the risks and benefits
Is borrowing to invest a good idea? When buying a home, most people save a deposit, find a place they think will grow in value, work out if loan repayments and other expenses are affordable, and then borrow the money needed to make the … [Read more...]
Borrowing to invest – boost your retirement savings
How to borrow to invest and potentially boost your retirement savings When it comes to your retirement savings, more is always better. While everyone’s circumstances are different, you’ll need about two-thirds of your pre-retirement income to … [Read more...]
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