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Econosights – Should we worry about emerging markets?

Econosights – Should we worry about emerging markets? Key Points Emerging market equities have performed poorly since the beginning of the year. More recently, trade tensions between the US and China, a rising US dollar and issues in individual emerging market economies have hit emerging markets. The last emerging market downturn was in 2015 on the back of Chinese growth concerns, a devaluation in the Chinese Yuan and Fed interest rate hike fears. Emerging market …

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Affordable school holiday activities

Affordable school holiday activities We asked our readers for their top tips to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays without blowing the budget. AMP News&insights ran a competition on Facebook asking our readers for budget-friendly ways to keep the kids busy in the school holidays. Art and craft, board games and movies at home all proved popular, as did visits to the park, playground, picnics, riding bikes and camping. And perennial favourites such …

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What to consider when making a sea change

What to consider when making a sea change Retirement is a major life change, as is moving to a new place when you retire. Even though you might have previously visited the area you plan to go to, it may have been during a holiday, which is not a realistic test of what living in the area permanently will be like. Lacey Filipich is a Perth-based independent financial educator. Through her business, Money School, she …

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Get back what you put in – the power of investing in yourself

Get back what you put in – the power of investing in yourself What do you really want out of life? Investing in yourself is an important way to prepare for achieving your personal goals. Here are 5 ways to make sure you’re ready to meet the future as your very best self. 1. Take care of your body and mind Being in poor health can make almost anything feel like an impossible challenge. That’s …

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Philanthropy – not just for millionaires. A win for your health!

Philanthropy – not just for millionaires. A win for your health! You don’t have to be Mark Zuckerberg or Bill Gates to be a philanthropist or to enjoy the benefits of altruism. Even if you don’t have much money to spare, you might make a bequest in your will for your favourite charity or other causes you believe in. You could also lend your time, knowledge or expertise to a worthy charity, or donate items …

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Weekly Market Update 6 July 2018

Weekly Market Update 6 July 2018 Investment markets and key developments over the past week Trade war fears continued to cause nervousness over the last week, weighing on Chinese, Japanese and Asian shares generally but US and Eurozone shares rose partly on hopes for a resolution but also helped by good data and Australian shares also pushed higher helped by a rebound in Telstra. Bond yields were generally flat to down excepting in Italy where …

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Salary sacrifice: A lot less painful than it sounds

Salary sacrifice: A lot less painful than it sounds Maybe you’ve heard about salary sacrifice as a way to increase your retirement savings. But did you know it can be a very tax-effective way to make voluntary super contributions? Find out how you could boost your retirement savings and pay less tax all in one go. What is salary sacrificing to super? In very simple terms, salary sacrificing into super means paying an amount from …

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As a small business owner, do I need a Plan B for retirement? (Video)

As a small business owner, do I need a Plan B for retirement? (Video) Alexis Wheatley CFP® As Principal of Wheatley Wealth Management, Alexis provides high-quality strategic advice to help her clients create and preserve their wealth. As part of the Financial Planning Association’s Ask a Planner video series, Alexis Wheatley CFP® answers the commonly asked question, “As a small business owner, I see my business as my retirement nest egg. So why would I …

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Getting ahead with your superannuation when you’re self-employed

Getting ahead with your superannuation when you’re self-employed If you’re self-employed in Australia, there’s a good chance your retirement savings aren’t all they could be. In fact, research from the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (AFSA) found in the run up to retirement, the self-employed have around half the superannuation of employees. We talked to CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional Dacian Moses, financial planner at Waterfall Way Associates, about strategies for the self-employed to get on …

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2017-18 saw strong returns for diversified investors – but there’s a few storm clouds around

2017-18 saw strong returns for diversified investors – but there’s a few storm clouds around Key points 2017-18 saw strong returns for diversified investors, but it was a story of two halves with strong December half returns but more volatility in the past 6 months. Key lessons for investors from the last financial year include: turn down the noise around financial markets, maintain a well-diversified portfolio; be cautious of the crowd; and cash continues to …