Compound interest is like magic – and it’s an investor’s best friend | AMP Capital

Compound interest is like magic – and it’s an investor’s best friend Key Points Compound interest is an investor’s best friend. The higher the return, the greater the investment contribution and the longer the period the more it works. To make the most of it, ensure an adequate exposure to growth assets, contribute early and often to your investment portfolio and find a way to avoid being thrown off by the investment cycle. Introduction If …

After the Bell: daily market update, May 19 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, May 19 19 May, 2020 Markets have had one of their best days of the month, hopes of a vaccine are rising and the pace of job declines in Australia is slowing. Senior economist Diana Mousina shares her insight for the day that was. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 001 777 …

Tax reform and big investment are on the table in Australia’s recovery period | AMP Capital

Tax reform and big investment are on the table in Australia’s recovery period The Reserve Bank governor, Philip Lowe, has released new growth forecasts for Australia as the COVID-19 fight continues. There are several levers policy makers could pull as we steer towards recovery and a new growth agenda. Economic growth The RBA expects a 10% decline in GDP over the March and June quarters. These forecasts are similar to our own, we are expecting …

Retirement planning: new insights on what clients need most | Money & Life

Retirement planning: new insights on what clients need most What can make the biggest difference to wellbeing in retirement? According to the new Best Possible Retirement Index (BPR Index©) from CoreData, having more in super savings isn’t always the answer to living a better life in retirement. Typically, Australians worry about money more than they worry about anything else and this can have many negative impacts on our lives. The good news is that financial …

A mixed reporting season – share market hits new high before coronavirus correction | AMP Capital

The company earnings reporting season was best described as mixed, but probably better than we feared. The Australian share market hit a new record high in the middle of the reporting season before it got whacked by concerns over coronavirus. The ASX 200 reached a record close of 7,162 points on February 20 before joining Wall Street in a sell off that was fanned by fears over the effect of COVID-19 on the world economy. …

How to invest for your kids’ education

How to invest for your kids’ education When kids are starting school, will your finances be ready too? You’ll often have many other financial commitments at this time – your mortgage, family holidays, insurance, grocery bills and more. If you think a fee-paying school could be on the cards, how will you cope with another big bill to pay? We talked to CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional Paul Garner, financial planner and principal at Novo Wealth, …

The best money blogs and financial advice for 20-somethings

The best money blogs and financial advice for 20-somethings  Are you a 20-something, a Millennial, a Gen Y or a Gen Next? Actually, it’s a trick question, as they’re all the same thing. Whether you believe such a label applies to you or not, you may think managing your money better isn’t something you should be doing until you’re 30-something and living in your own home with kids. Here we feature some money blogs to …

Where’s the best place to put your money?

Where’s the best place to put your money? When it comes to deciding between super and your home loan there’s a lot to consider. If you’re paying off your home loan but you also understand the value in building up your super, you may find yourself trying to balance your present needs with those you’ll have in your future. So how can you straddle the short and long terms and give yourself the best of …

Household Budgeting- The Best Way To Save Money!

Household Budgeting- The Best Way To Save Money! Running a household is just like running a business. You have to manage finances and work on money investment strategies to transform a house into home- your dream home! People usually don’t take household budgeting seriously and which is why they may find it challenging to run the house in the limited income. Well here are few tips that can help you manage household successfully without running …