3 Minute Economic Summary – September 2016
• In contrast to the benign market conditions in July and August, September saw a return to market volatility. • In Australia, the RBA left offici
By Adam Hurwood | |• In contrast to the benign market conditions in July and August, September saw a return to market volatility. • In Australia, the RBA left offici
By Adam Hurwood | |Investing in the share market can be daunting – particularly in difficult times, when share markets see-saw from one day to the next. When is the best time to
By Adam Hurwood | |• After an extended period of market volatility, August provided investors some calm as market movements remained minimal. • In Australia, the RBA announced
By Adam Hurwood | |• Share markets had a remarkably strong month, with the ASX 200 up 6% as investors anticipated a major global policy response to address risks from Brexit. A
By Adam Hurwood | |• The S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index finished the June Quarter down -2.45% after a roller-coaster period. After rising strongly in April, May and early Ju
By Adam Hurwood | |Prue's 75-year-old father is mentally alert but has a rare degenerative disease which requires round-the-clock physical care. No longer able to care for him una
By Adam Hurwood | |• April proved to be a positive month for investors with both equity and bond markets moving higher in AUD terms. • In Australia, the major economic news w
By Adam Hurwood | |After-tax super contributions and end of financial year considerations Non-concessional contributions are those contributions that are made with after tax mone
By Adam Hurwood | |Every year around this time, a window of opportunity opens to help maximise your end of financial year tax strategies. So what are some of the strategies you mi
By Adam Hurwood | |“Lower for longer” has been a common theme running through interest rate markets for the past few years. So how should investors be positioning their portfo
By Adam Hurwood | |Janik began his career by studying at Griffith University as, at the time, it was the only university with a dedicated financial planning degree. He graduated w
By Adam Hurwood | |Financial Planning If you travel, especially overseas, you know the importance of travel insurance - lost luggage anyone? And if you have a car or motorbi
By Adam Hurwood | |Given the financial demands of everyday life, planning your retirement may be a relatively low priority. You may also think that you have plenty of time to plan
By Adam Hurwood | |When you look back on 2015, do you think to yourself ‘where did the time go?’, ‘I feel like I didn’t achieve anything’, ‘It’s like I’m exactly w
By Adam Hurwood | |Grandparents really are the jewels in the crown of our community. Having raised their own children, many are now helping raise their grandchildren. This often e
By Adam Hurwood | |Maybe you've noticed that your loved one's unopened mail is piling up in the letterbox or at the front door. Or your loved one, once meticulous about her appear
By Adam Hurwood | |When buying a house, it is standard to consult the help of a local real estate agent and a home loan specialist because you want expert help with one of the big
By Adam Hurwood | |Financial Planning Maintaining your lifestyle Are you employed or self-employed? Would you have a back-up source of income if you were unable to work? Ho
By Adam Hurwood | |We all like to think we’ll leave a lasting legacy – but good planning is key. If you’re not sure what would happen to your assets if you passed away, it m
By Adam Hurwood | |Dealing with an inheritance is something that many Australians will do in their lifetime. So how do you best manage a lump sum that has come your way and use it
By Adam Hurwood | |