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Thinking about investing in international markets? This is why it’s a great time to take to leap. If you’ve been keeping an eye on the stock market lately, you’ve probably noticed it’s been on a bit of a tear. From tech giants to commodities, international markets are delivering jaw-dropping returns in certain places. Tesla added… Read more »
Do you have some travel money left over from an overseas trip? Join the club! Lots of Aussies do, according to research. So, is it best to save it for the next adventure or currency play? Let’s have a look. After having just returned from holidays and wondering what to do with the balance on… Read more »
We all know we need to financially prepare for retirement, but here’s what that actually looks like – in real terms. Planning for retirement can sometimes feel like you’re trying to hit a moving target, especially when it’s years – or decades – down the track and you’re juggling all sorts of financial commitments. The… Read more »
‘Strike when the iron is hot’, the saying goes. When it comes to buying property, people tend to be wary of a heated market with high interest rates. But here’s how you can take advantage. Not too late The residential property market has shown great growth over recent years and when markets are this high,… Read more »
Buying a car is a big deal, and for most of us, it’s not something we can buy outright with cash. You know what that means – getting a loan. But it doesn’t have to be a stressful situation. If sorting out car finance leaves you scratching your head, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.… Read more »
As I’ve been saying, there will be no interest rate cut until 2025. Let’s take a closer look at the new CPI figure … Before the latest quarterly CPI figure was released, financial markets had factored in a 30 per cent chance of an interest rate cut at the December Reserve Bank board meeting. After… Read more »
Thinking of staying put in the family home, rather than downsizing in retirement? A reverse mortgage is worth considering. Here’s what you need to know. If you’re over 60 and own your home, a reverse mortgage could let you tap into some of that hard-earned equity without selling up or moving out. But reverse mortgages… Read more »
Housing policy continues to be a big political issue as politicians scramble to try and tackle affordability. Let’s take a look at how Australia’s ‘property bubble’ compares to the rest of the world: Australians love property and investing in “bricks and mortar”. The problem is, with the sharpest, shortest rise in interest rates, servicing home… Read more »
Since Paul Keating floated the Australian dollar 30 years ago, the average value against the US dollar has been in the mid to late US70 cent range. That’s a big range for such a small economy. In fact, the Aussie dollar is one of the most traded currencies in the world. A high Australian dollar… Read more »
Wrap your head around super pension payments with this explainer: Superannuation is arguably the most tax-effective way to save for retirement here in Australia. But when it’s finally time to tap into your hard-earned money, there’s a big decision to make: do you take a lump sum or start drawing a pension from your super?… Read more »
