The current low interest rate environment has led many income focused investors to look for assets which produce a higher level of yield than cash. Often these investors have chosen Australian shares which pay strong dividends and have franking credits attached. However, the events of the past month have been a timely reminder that dividends
In what has been perhaps the most discussed and debated interest rate decision of all time, the US Federal Reserve (Fed) increased their Federal Funds target interest rate range by 0.25% to 0.25-0.5% at their December meeting. This is the first rate move since the Fed reduced its target rate range to a historic low
It would be easy, with the long period of low interest rates that we have experienced, to forget that interest rates will rise at some point in the future. The key to being properly prepared is to be aware that an interest rate rise can occur, and to think through what would happen in your particular circumstance if this did happen.
If you are within three to five years of retirement it is a good time to review your investment strategy. When you are working, your investment strategy will focus on accumulating and growing wealth in a tax effective manner, and your investment time horizon is generally quite long. As you enter retirement the focus shifts
The 4 things you can do before the end of the financial year to get the most benefit from superannuation laws and to maximise your retirement wealth.
The end of the financial year is coming, and so too is that one thing everybody dreads doing – their tax return. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your tax return.
Reserve bank interest rate announcement - June 2015 Today the Reserve Bank of Australia met to review the official cash rate. They have decided to leave the rate steady at 2.00% this month. We expect that most lenders will leave their rates unchanged, in line with the Reserve Bank’s decision. Why use a mortgage broker?
Tonight, 12 May 2015, the Treasurer, Joe Hockey delivered his second budget in which he focused on small business, families and transitioning the economy away from a reliance on mining. This newsletter summarises the key points from the 2015/16 Federal Budget.
Reserve bank interest rate announcement - May 2015 Today, the Reserve Bank of Australia reduced the official cash rate by 0.25% to 2.00%. Rates had previously been on hold since February 2015. We expect that most lenders will reduce their variable interest rates within the next few weeks.
Director's Comment By Noel Hucker Have you ever had a great teacher or mentor? Someone that has made a real difference to the way you think and conduct yourself? We inherently know that having a great teacher / coach / mentor can bring out the best in us and enable us to achieve things we
