The RBA starts raising rates – how far and how fast? And what does it mean for investors?
For the first time since November 2010, the RBA has raised its official cash rate – from 0.1% taking it to 0.35%.
Should you use property to fund your retirement?
Aside from simply owning a secure place to live through retirement, investing in property can also provide regular post-work income and might offer some assurance as a ‘safe’ investment option.
How does your pension live on after you die
In this article, we examine the nomination of an individual beneficiary, where the nomination of a member’s estate and a reversionary beneficiary nomination is not in place.
Granny flat arrangements within the context of the gifting rules.
Under social security rules, a person can give away assets or money of up to the harsher of $10,000 per financial year, or $30,000 over a five-year rolling period. However, Centrelink may allow a greater amount to be given away where the person pays for a granny flat arrangement.
Constructing a retirement portfolio in a low return world
Portfolio construction is a much-used term that can be misunderstood. Each individual experiences risk differently and investment needs change dramatically as people’s priorities change over the course of a lifetime.