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Aged Care in Australia
Aged Care in Australia One of the most difficult personal challenges in life is making the decision for a loved one to go into an aged care facility. It is typically an emotionally-charged time for an older person who is both leaving the comfort of their home and some level of independence, which can be made more difficult by […]
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Risk-cautious Generation X women mimicking retirees
Risk-cautious Generation X women mimicking retirees Generation X women are mimicking the risk-cautious investment habits of retirees in a problematic trend given they’re in their prime financial accumulation phase of life. The pattern was revealed in the Colonial First State Global Asset Management/University of Western Australia Business School Equity Preference Index, which measures flows in and out of managed funds from non-advised investors […]
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Still time for 50+ to financially prepare
Still time for 50+ to financially prepare The last baby boomers turned 50 this year and many are facing an uncertain retirement on the financial front, however there is still time to make a big difference to your financial future at this age. This age group won’t be able to access the government aged pension until 69 or 70 according to planned […]
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Women & money – facts about unique financial challenges faced by women
Women & money – facts about unique financial challenges faced by women Sound familar? Visit the Moneysmart Women’s money toolkit for guidance on managing your money or contact Maddern Financial Advisers here to arrange a complimentary appointment with an independent financial adviser. Sources: 1. ASFA, Superannuation Statistics for 2011/2012 (May 2014) 2. ASIC’s MoneySmart Credit card debt clock (May 2015) 3. Council of Australian Governments (21 Oct 2013), […]
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Keep perspective, not panic; professional investors believe we are in a normal correction.
Keep perspective, not panic; professional investors believe we are in a normal correction. You may have been watching the market fluctuate over the past week. We thought that we would take a few moments to outline some of the key points as to what has been happening with the market. Firstly, it is important to remember that investment markets move in cycles and negative corrections are a completely […]
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