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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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Insights on Gen Y financial decision making
Insights on Gen Y financial decision making Generation Y are more likely to seek financial advice from a friend or family member than a professional, according to research conducted by RaboDirect. At the same time, Gen Y is the most trusting of financial planners as a source of financial advice of all the generations. However, cost appears to be the biggest hindrance to enlisting the help of a qualified financial planner, […]
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August 2015 Australian Economy Snapshot
August 2015 Australian Economy Snapshot Source: RBA   
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How are global financial events impacting your investment decisions
How are global financial events impacting your investment decisions It’s hard not to get caught up in the financial news headlines and wonder what the best approach could be for investors here in Australia. All Western eyes have been fixated on the ongoing financial crisis in Greece, which began in 2009, depleting the income of many Greeks. Unemployment has increased, and elections and resignations of political leaders has completely transformed the country’s political landscape. […]
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