The Reserve Bank of Australia’s official cash rate is at a record low of 1 per cent, with further cuts predicted as the central bank strives to offset perceived economic weakness. In the United States, the outlook is similar. The U.S. Federal Reserve, which in January was expected to raise rates, is now on a…
When it comes to revamping your exercise regime, the choice can be mind boggling. How do you choose the best fitness journey for you? Often, the biggest hurdle to getting fit is knowing how to get there. What type of exercise should you be doing, and what range of movement will get you where you…
We provide an overview of some important changes to Superannuation from 1 July 2019. Please get in touch to understand how they may relate to you. Work test exemption From 1 July 2019, certain individuals aged 65 to 74 are able to make additional contributions to super without having to meet the work test. The…
Did you know in a typical year, each Australian on average consumes 9.7 litres of alcohol, 917 cigarettes and 9 litres of ice cream? And the average size of a pizza has increased by up to 66% over the last 20 years1? Now on a more serious note – nearly 1 in 3 adult Australians weren’t…
During the month of June, we were extremely busy not just with end of financial year deadlines but out in our community supporting kids and being active. We were major sponsors of Goals Soccer inaugural football (soccer) tournament for players 4 to 8 years of age. We had “Rocky Horror Car 1975” team from Variety – The…
The importance of real returns When looking at performance from our investments, we invariably miss to include an important piece of information. Inflation We don’t regularly adjust rates of return for inflation, using what is known as the real rate. Every investment return should be expressed in real terms, because it reflects the true purchasing…