Econosights – Australian inflation
Are there better tools available to policymakers than raising interest rates to reduce inflation? Especially as interest rate hikes are having an unequal impact across household groups.
Category: FP – Financial Planning
Term deposit vs savings account: what’s the difference?
Term deposit vs savings account: what’s the difference? Term deposits offer certainty and savings accounts offer flexibility. Here are some other common features and benefits of each. Putting your money into a savings account, or a term deposit, are two common methods of saving. Working out whether either of these options are right for you depends on your personal and financial circumstances, as well as your savings goals. To look at this simply, a separate …
Oliver’s insights – Australian recession Q&A
Recession has been a recurring theme over the last year or so but has intensified lately. But what’s driving it? How serious is the risk of recession? And what would it mean for Australians and investors?
Understanding Lender’s Mortgage Insurance (LMI)
Understanding Lender’s Mortgage Insurance (LMI) If you’re looking to buy a home or investment property, or considering refinancing, it helps to understand the role of lender’s mortgage insurance. What is lender’s mortgage insurance? Lender’s mortgage insurance (LMI) protects your lender when you take out a home loan where there’s an increased risk associated with your loan. If you have a deposit of at least 20% of a property’s purchase price, generally you won’t be asked …
The benefits of reaching your 60s in Australia
The benefits of reaching your 60s in Australia The upside to getting older is becoming eligible for government benefits that could help lower the cost of living. So, it’s the big one. Sixty years old. It’s hard to believe… In a youth-obsessed culture it seems we’re constantly being reminded about the downside of getting older. And it’s true there are some aspects of ageing that are less than optimal. The body can get a bit …
Weekly market update 23-06-2023
Shares still at risk of a correction; central banks signalling more work to do; and high recession risk in Australia.
What happens to my super when I move overseas?
What happens to my super when I move overseas? If you’re a permanent Aussie resident, your super will remain subject to the same rules. If you’re a temporary resident, you can apply to have your super paid to you after you leave. You might be leaving the country for a variety of reasons – career, love, new opportunities – or returning home. You’ve probably got a checklist of things to do before you go, so …
What is capital gains tax and when might I have to pay it?
What is capital gains tax and when might I have to pay it? Capital gains tax may be payable when you sell a certain asset (such as shares, land or property) and make a profit. Capital gains tax is charged on the profit you make from the sale of certain assets. These could be assets that you’ve purchased or inherited. To give you a few examples, capital gains tax might apply to things such as …
Tax-deductible superannuation contributions explained
Tax-deductible superannuation contributions explained Did you know you can claim a tax deduction on certain super contributions when you do your tax return? Whether you’re employed, self-employed, unemployed or retired, you might be eligible to claim a tax deduction on your after-tax super contributions. After-tax super contributions are voluntary payments made into your super and don’t include compulsory superannuation guarantee or salary sacrifice contributions. How do I make a tax-deductible super contribution? There are various ways to make …
Informed June 2023 Market Update
June 2023 Market update The table below provides details of the movement in average investment returns from various asset classes for the period up to 31 May 2023. Asset class (% change) 1 month 3 months 1 year 3 years (% pa) Australian shares -2.5 -0.9 2.9 11.4 Smaller companies -3.3 -1.3 -5.8 4.5 International shares (unhedged) 1.2 8.4 13.4 11.9 International shares (hedged) -0.2 4.0 3.2 11.7 Emerging markets (unhedged) 0.4 4.4 1.4 4.4 Property …