by Milestone Financial | Nov 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina examines the impact of slower Chinese economic growth on Australia As economic growth in China shows signs of slowing down, how will this affect the Australian economy and investment markets? To find out, we looked at four...
by Milestone Financial | Nov 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
Australians have seen more than their share of tough times over the past few years and there are many stories of how individuals and communities responded to natural disasters and the pandemic with empathy and valuable assistance. Being kind and helping others does...
by Milestone Financial | Nov 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
If retirement is on your horizon, you’ll be keen to make sure your plans stay on track. It makes sense to concentrate on things you can control, such as insurance. Paying for more insurance than you need can eat away at your retirement savings, at a time when they’re...
by Milestone Financial | Oct 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Interest rates are an important financial lever for world economies. They affect the cost of borrowing and the return on savings, and it makes them an integral part of the return on many investments. It can also affect the value of the currency, which has a further...
by Milestone Financial | Oct 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Spring is a time of renewal and regrowth, a time to dust off the cobwebs and let the sunshine in, and it’s also a good time of year to take a look at your finances. It’s been a challenging year on many fronts and spending a day getting on top of the state of your...
by Milestone Financial | Sep 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
As our superannuation balances grow larger, it makes more sense than ever to keep track of the many rules changes that have recently happened or are coming up soon. Australians are investing more in super – almost $151 billion dollars in the year ending March...
by Milestone Financial | Aug 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
The rising cost of living is grabbing all the attention right now as people struggle to pay the increasing prices. But in the meantime, our collective wealth has been growing steadily and is being transferred to the next generation at increasing rates. In fact, the...
by Milestone Financial | Jul 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Starting a family is exciting, but it can also mean big changes to your lifestyle and your finances. As expecting parents, it’s natural to have questions around family finance planning. One of the main questions you may have when starting a family is “how much do...
by Milestone Financial | Jul 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
How to keep your finances on track once you leave the workforce When you’ve worked hard all your life to build up your nest egg, the last thing you want to do is fritter it away too quickly. In this article, we look at the common money mistakes people in retirement...
by Milestone Financial | Jul 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Dr Shane Oliver – Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Key points After the rough ride of 2021-22, 2022-23 turned out to be a good one for investors as shares rebounded thanks to falling inflation and hopes rates are near the top. Shares are at...
