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Why is independent investment research important?
Why is independent investment research important? It is quite well known within the investment industry (but little discussed with consumers), that many product manufacturers pay certain research houses to rate their products. It has been suggested that this process has in-part contributed to the $29 billion of failed or frozen funds within the Australian investment sector since 2006. The Independent Financial […]
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SMSF Adviser feature – Dr. Dennis J. Maddern
SMSF Adviser feature – Dr. Dennis J. Maddern Maddern Financial Advisers Founder and Executive Chairman; Dr. Dennis J. Maddern, was recently interviewed by SMSF Adviser magazine on what he has learnt from running a business and how to become a successful leader. Simply click on the image to reveal in a large readable format.
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Growing retiree numbers highlight the importance of using retirement planning tools: ASFA Retirement
Growing retiree numbers highlight the importance of using retirement planning tools: ASFA Retirement ASFA released the December Quarter Retirement Standard last week, and it was no surprise to learn that older couples wanting to live a comfortable retirement will need to spend $58,364 per year, up 0.1 per cent on the previous quarter. With the Intergenerational Report illustrating an increase in the number of retirees and predicting people […]
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Centrelink Asset Testing has changed for Account Based Pensions
Centrelink Asset Testing has changed for Account Based Pensions So what has changed? Up until the beginning of 2015, Account Based Pensions (ABP’s) were treated favourably by Centrelink and DVA, and assessed under the income test rules based on the level of income that they were producing in order to determine how much income support would be paid. From 1 January 2015, ABPs will no longer have the income test […]
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7 Essential tips for buying your first home
7 Essential tips for buying your first home 1. Get into a ‘mortgage payment’ pattern ASAP You may have already been saving for a house, or paying rent towards a property, but the psychology of these payments can be very different to servicing a mortgage. It is easy to get complacent with a savings plan and say to yourself “Not this month, its […]
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