by Zoe Butt | May 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
You may hear about investment market volatility and think it has nothing to do with you, especially if you don’t own any investments, such as shares. So, it may surprise you to learn that most working Australians are investors in the share market through their super....
by Zoe Butt | May 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
2020 has thrown a bit at us already – devastating bushfires, severe hail storms (I even had my car written off in the Canberra event back in January), and now Covid-19 which includes not only lockdowns and economic changes, but also health concerns and changes...
by Zoe Butt | May 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Are you thinking of giving or lending money to adult children (or other family members) who are in financial hardship? Parents are often called on to help during times of crisis. Now, with a growing number of people experiencing financial hardship as a result...
by Zoe Butt | May 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Investment markets globally are experiencing significant volatility as economies around the world try to navigate the unchartered waters of the COVID-19. If you’re approaching retirement this volatility can be a source of anxiety, and it can be difficult to...
by Zoe Butt | May 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Whether it’s finances or fitness, spending time on setting your goals can reap rewards. When it comes to the big things in life we all have our goals. Getting promoted at work. Educating the kids through school. Saving for a comfortable retirement. It’s important to...
by Zoe Butt | Apr 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
The start of 2020 has seen disruption to our economy resulting in a dramatic decline in the value of share markets across the world. Consequently retirees have seen balances in their account-based pensions reduced. Markets fluctuations are a normal part of...
by Zoe Butt | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
We all hope that when we retire we’ll have the time to focus on being as healthy as possible. But unexpected issues and illnesses arise, with recent research1 estimating that an Australian couple will spend an annual cost of between $4,975 and $9,900 on...
by Zoe Butt | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Reverse mortgages could be one way to help with living expenses, but they may also erode any equity you have in your home over time. Given longer life expectancies, the rising cost of living and the property boom, more and more retirees find themselves asset...
by Zoe Butt | Mar 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you are younger than age 65, it is relatively easy to contribute money into super to build your retirement assets. However, once you are older than 65 contributing to super is more complicated. There is a complicated web of legislation which you need to...
by Zoe Butt | Mar 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Can you recite the last line of Gone with the Wind? If not, you’ll find the answer at the end of this article. If you scrolled down straight away, you might be too keen for your own good. We’ve all heard that patience is a virtue, and it can even save you...
