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April economic update

In the latest update, Brian reviews events in markets during March. He discusses: how world share prices fell back a little in March, after some very sound gains in February how the good performance of share markets in Europe and Japan comes at a time when the financial woes in Greece haven’t been resolved, and…

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Getting insurance through your super

Life Insurance, Personal Insurance, Superannuation, Trauma InsuranceBy Christopher Cachia 11.04.15

If you’re thinking about taking out an insurance policy but not sure whether you can afford it, there’s some good news – your superannuation fund may be able to provide you with the cover you need. In fact, if you’re in your employer’s default fund you may already have some cover, as MySuper default funds…

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Oliver’s Insights – Australian home prices and interest rates

Financial PlanningBy Christopher Cachia 09.04.15

Main point are as follows… · A housing recovery has been a necessary aspect of rebalancing the economy through the mining bust. · While Australian property prices are overvalued, this should not be a constraint on the RBA. Expect another rate cut in May with the possibility of more to follow. · The medium term…

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Make the most of your retirement money

Financial PlanningBy Christopher Cachia 04.04.15

Retirement is your opportunity to reap the benefits of all your hard work. Moving into the exciting retirement phase of your life, you’ll want to make your savings work for you and last for the long haul so your family doesn’t have to face your unexpected living costs. Expect to live longer With the average…

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Oliver’s Insights – The Australian economy still in the doldrums

Oliver's InsightsBy Christopher Cachia 20.03.15

Oliver’s Insights – The Australian economy still in the doldrums Key points are as follows… Australian economic growth remains weak at 2.5%. Expect another one or two RBA cash rate cuts and the $A to fall to around $US0.70 by year end. Record low borrowing rates, the falling $A, lower fuel prices and rising wealth…

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March Economic Update – 2015

Financial PlanningBy Christopher Cachia 13.03.15

In the latest update, Brian reviews events in markets during February. He discusses: how world share markets rose over the month, supported by central bank policies of keeping interest rates very low how Greece’s agreement with European authorities to extend its bailout deal boosted the Greek share market why it’s unclear whether business investment in…

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