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Retirement is one of those things we dream about in life – your working days are over, and you’ll have the freedom to choose what you want to do and when you want to do it, every day for the…

While SMEs account for 97% of Australian businesses, it can still be difficult to make a case to a bank when looking for finance to start a new business or invest in the growth of an existing one. The good…

Keeping all your super in one place is a smart move. In this article, we’ll look at the case to consolidate.   Why you should consolidate your super Around 40% of us have more than one super account1 – this is…

After spending your working life building retirement savings, you may be reluctant to eat into your “nest egg” too quickly. This is understandable, given that we are living longer than previous generations and may need to pay for aged care…

Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist takes a look at the outlook for official interest rates in Australia following the RBA’s latest monthly board meeting. The key points are as follows: The RBA left the cash…

Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist looks at the main questions investors commonly have regarding the investment outlook in a simple Q&A format.. The key points are as follows: Global recovery is on track. Vaccines are…

Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist takes a look at where we are in the investment cycle. The key points are as follows: The history of cyclical bull markets in shares suggests that the rebound since last…

The Reserve Bank of Australia has recently made an unprecedented change to the way it targets inflation. The bank’s mandate is to use monetary policy to keep a lid on price rises and achieve full employment. It does this by…

If you’re thinking about selling your home and downsizing, consider the pros and cons. Check if selling your home affects your government benefits. Consider the costs and your needs before you downsize Take time to consider your needs. Make sure…

Having recently moved into a rented apartment, when he’s not at work, Dave enjoys exploring his local bars and social scene with his friends. His priorities at this point in his life are getting out and about, joining the local…

At its meeting today, the Board decided to maintain the current policy settings, including the targets of 10 basis points for the cash rate and the yield on the 3-year Australian Government bond, as well as the parameters of the Term…

Louise is an only child and a mother. She is the primary carer for her parents whose health was declining. Louise visited them a couple of times a week, and had organised additional home care services to support her parents,…