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Gold at record highs - can it keep going? Implications for investors
Since the start of last year gold has made a succession of record highs. But what’s driving it? Is it a forewarning of more high inflation, or something more serious? Is gold something investors should have in their portfolios?
2 days ago7 min read
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Protecting what matters most
We plan for holidays, home renovations, and retirement but we’re less likely to plan for the unexpected. Life insurance is one quiet but powerful way to protect the people you love from financial stress if something happens to you.
Sep 33 min read
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Strategies for an unexpected retirement
The best time to start planning for retirement is yesterday
Sep 33 min read
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Is now the time to refinance your home loan?
Inflation has been heading in the right direction and the Reserve Bank of Australia has cut the cash rate three times in 2025. So, is now...
Sep 33 min read
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Investment markets and key developments
Global shares, led by the US share market, pushed further into record territory over the last week helped by solid US earnings growth, okay economic data and expectations for the Fed to start cutting rates next month.
Aug 1911 min read
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China - the tariff threat, structural challenges & implications for Australia
Despite plenty of concern around the property downturn, structural problems and now US tariffs, Chinese economic growth has so far been okay. Compared to the roaring 2000s there is no doubt that Chinese growth has slowed.
Jul 176 min read
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Here we go again! - the threat to economies and investment markets from the Israel and Iran war
Conflict regularly flares up in the Middle East leading to concerns of a threat to inflation and economic growth via a surge in oil prices like in the 1970s and early 1980s.
Jun 188 min read
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The importance of nominating a beneficiary for your super
We all work hard to build a healthy super balance. So, it makes sense that you'd want to understand the ins and outs of how super beneficiaries work so you can make sure your super money ends up in the right hands if you die.
Jun 33 min read
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Big changes ahead for Aged Care
Aged care funding and services have seen major changes in the years since the 2021 report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, and this year is no exception.
Jun 33 min read
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Why investors need to be aware of the psychology of investing
Investment markets are driven by more than just fundamentals. Investor psychology plays a huge role and helps explain why asset prices go through periodic booms and busts & why they can react in extreme ways to events.
Jun 37 min read
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7 ways to get ready for tax time
The end of financial year on 30 June 2025 is fast approaching so here's a quick checklist to help you prepare.
Jun 33 min read
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End of financial year tax tips for investors
Tax time might not be everyone's favourite season, but it is a great chance to tidy up your finances.
Jun 33 min read
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Tax-deductible super contributions explained
Did you know you can claim a tax deduction on certain super contributions when you do your tax return?
May 213 min read
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The RBA cuts again and becomes more dovish
We expect further cuts - implications for the economy and investors.
May 217 min read
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Investment markets and key developments
Share markets had a roller coaster ride over the last week – first plunging on the back of ongoing worries about Trump’s tariffs before rebounding mid-week after Trump delayed some of the tariffs for 90 days before falling again as investors realised that the average US tariff would be higher than announced on 2nd April and as signs of stress in the US bond market remained.
Apr 1612 min read
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The 2025-26 Federal Budget's economic impact
Key points Many measures were pre-announced, but key new measures include tax cuts from 2026-27 & more cost of living support. While the...
Mar 266 min read
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Variable or fixed? Finding your home loan rate in 2025
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut the cash rate, and it seems likely there will be more cuts to come in 2025. All Big Four...
Mar 133 min read
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The 2025 Australian Federal election - implication for investors
Key points - Australian election campaigns tend to see uncertainty driving weak gains for shares, followed by a bounce. - Labor is...
Mar 137 min read
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The AI threat - where are we now?
In this Econosights, Diana Mousina, AMPs Deputy Chief Economist, looks at how the AI world has evolved over the past few years,...
Mar 134 min read
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