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A terrific report from Ray White chief economist, Nerida Conisbee, has us thinking about the outlook of Australia’s two-speed property market. There are two distinct markets at the moment, although both are showing signs of slowdown. The coolest markets are Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Hobart with these cities having increased on average by 2.9 per… Read more »
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 »
We found it really depends on who they are … Gertjan Verdickt, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau When it comes to investing and planning your financial future, are you more willing to trust a person or a computer? This isn’t a hypothetical question any more. Big banks and investment firms are using artificial intelligence… 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 »
If profit is the only goal you have with investing, then you’re missing out on the bigger picture, writes Australian Investment Education’s Andrew Baxter. Ask most investors what their primary goal is, and you’ll invariably get the same answer: “I want to make a profit.” Fair enough. It’s a very important goal. You’re not just… 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 »
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 »
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 »
