Brian Parker, Head of the Portfolio Specialists Group at MLC, reviews events in markets during June. Among the topics he discusses are: why central banks’ actions remain critical for financial markets how monetary policy generally remains very loose, with very low interest rates creating a positive environment for share markets whether Australia’s exports and non-mining…
Today is the day to: stop, take stock and tackle your finances head on. Is it always tomorrow, next week, next month or next year that you’re going to get your finances in order? It’s important to get on track as soon as possible. Here are some important things to take into consideration. Prepare for…
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Finances are not always straight forward. Depending upon your financial personality and your personal situation, your first whiff of your own cash most likely went one of two ways: you were either overcome with a sense of freedom and extravagance and blew it all in one hit OR you became Scrooge and stocked it all…
There’s no doubt that travel is one of the most highly anticipated events of retirement. You finally have the time to follow your dreams and explore new and exciting places. Whether it means jumping in the car and hitting the road to explore new parts of Australia or international travel, it always pays to plan…
Highlight: Continued improvement in US economic growth following a revised down Q1 GDP of -2.9%. European economic data impacted by the Iraq civil war crisis. Chinese economy stabilising, with manufacturing data at a six month high. Australian economic data suggests interest rates will be on hold well into 2015. Content JUNE MARKET PERFORMANCE The Pulse…
MAY MARKET PERFORMANCE Global economies Last month global economic data returned mixed results, with the US continuing to show considerable improvement, while the Eurozone struggled and China remained sluggish. Global bond yields climbed during May – a reflection of the growing expectation that global growth will improve. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)…
In one of the more highly anticipated Federal Budgets, the Government announced major changes that could warrant a review of your financial plans. Note: The changes announced are proposals only and may or may not be made law. Summary A Temporary Budget Repair Levy of 2% will be payable on taxable incomes over $180,000 pa…
There’s something to be said for expert advice in an area that affects the lives of every single one of us – our finances. It’s natural to want to stay in control of your finances, but keeping up to date via the Financial Review simply doesn’t cut it when it comes to getting ahead and…
The end of financial year is almost here. With a little planning, you can increase your chances of a healthy tax return and start the new financial year in top financial shape. Here are three tips to get you started. 1. Focus on deductions Whether you’re an employee or a business owner, chances are you’re…