Here’s some good news for investors. With a few straightforward New Year resolutions and strategies, they can become better investors and better managers of their personal finances. Key aims should be to save more, become better at handling inevitable market volatility, overcome investment inertia, reduce your debt and make sure you are following the fundamentals […]
Sleeping under the stars is an unforgettable experience. For some, the thought of camping is a scarier prospect than a visit to the dentist. However, with good advice and preparation, camping is extremely rewarding. There’s something special about embracing the great outdoors; being in touch with nature and enjoying the simple life. And we can […]
Imagine a baby is born in Europe at the very moment you finish this article. That child can expect to live for two minutes longer than one born as you finish this sentence. Increasing lifespans threaten to topple the current pensions model. But, then again, maybe it’s time for a change. Global pension assets now […]
You’ll find no shortage of celebrities endorsing various superfoods all over the world wide web and their social media accounts; which is all well and good until you get a closer look at the price of these super-expensive life enhancers! You don’t need to burn a hole in your wallet to achieve a healthy and […]
Make a plan for your money What are your money goals for this year? To give yourself the best chance at achieving them, your goals need to be SMART: specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely. Setting timely goals means giving yourself a timeframe to achieve them. With a SMART goal in mind, you now need […]
What impact do factors like your weight, age and smoking status have on your ability to buy life insurance? ‘Sneaky smokers’ can breathe a sigh of relief – just because you’ve got an unhealthy habit or two, it doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t get insurance. This list reveals the answers to those awkward questions you […]
Many investors have been rattled by falls in share markets and are fretting about what the new year may hold. But there are a number of reasons to suggest that after a weak 2018, 2019 will be better, and that a well-diversified portfolio should deliver reasonable returns. 1. This is a “mid-cycle” correction Firstly, while […]
Combining work and family responsibilities can be a balancing act so here are some of the expenses you might face as well as potential benefits For most working parents, the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about returning to work after having a baby is finding suitable childcare. Statistics show that 47% of […]
If your bank balance is looking a bit dreary, chances are what’s in your super fund could come as welcome news. See how you fare against others your age. If you’re like 56% of young Aussies, you probably couldn’t say exactly how much money you have in super, but according to the Association of Superannuation Funds […]
https://vimeo.com/282266316 At AMP’s recent Amplify event, Mark Moore, Uber’s engineering director of aviation and Nick Earle from Hyperloop One, spoke about how innovation is likely to change the face of public transport. Emerging public transport systems are poised to free up road and rail systems, leading to less congestion and better use of infrastructure. As […]
