The target mix of your investment portfolio should be built on your goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. But goals can change, and market fluctuations can cause your asset allocation to shift, so it's important to monitor your portfolio on a regular basis and make adjustments as needed to ensure you are not taking on...Read More
By Balaji Gopal, Head of Personal Investor 1. Evaluate where you're at financially Before beginning your investment journey, it's important to sit down and map out your financial position and goals so that you know where you are and exactly what you're working towards. Start by looking at your savings, income, living expenses and personal...Read More
Negotiating the best property price isn’t a matter of swindling a seller. It’s about doing your homework, knowing what you want, knowing the market and making sensible offers. When you are buying property, getting the best price can mean the difference between being able to afford it and having to settle for second best. And,...Read More
Know your options around making contributions, accessing your super savings and when Age Pension entitlements could be affected. Whether you’re still working, or you’ve already retired, rules around super contributions, accessing super and things like Age Pension eligibility do ramp up once you hit your 60s and 70s. There have also been a lot of...Read More
Buying and selling a home at the same time - it’s the ultimate chicken and egg scenario. At the best of times, it is a juggling act, but in the current market where prices are rising, listing numbers are low and days on market are shrinking the “which comes first?” dilemma is real. Traditionally, homeowners...Read More
By Tony Kaye, Senior Personal Finance Writer, Vanguard Australia In early 2020, over just a few weeks, global share markets tumbled more than 35 per cent. Sparked by investor panic over the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus, it was one of the biggest-ever market downturns. Yet, by the end of last year, markets had...Read More
The Australian Government has extended measures brought in to help retirees through the COVID-19 crisis. Lower minimum income rate… If you hold an account-based pension or similar product, you need to withdraw a certain amount each financial year – this is called your minimum income amount. The Government reduced this amount by 50% during the...Read More
Many investors concentrate on building their nest egg during their working lives to pay or help pay for their retirement but fail to give enough attention to planning for a retirement that may last 25 years or longer. A lack of retirement planning makes retirees more financially vulnerable than necessary in numerous ways including the...Read More
Not sure what to do with your tax refund? Strategic financial decisions for your tax return begin with a strong plan. Plan the best ways to use your tax refund in 3 easy steps Write down your financial goals in a clear plan Do a financial check-up, assessing debt and expenses Invest your tax refund...Read More
There’s a lot to get your head around as a first home buyer, and the upfront and ongoing costs are only part of it. Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you might ever make, so it’s understandable that saving money for a deposit on a property isn’t likely to happen overnight. In...Read More
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