Category: Financial Planning
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Five Step Super Health Check
Financial Health, Financial Planning, Investment Strategies, Personal Finance, Retirement Planning, SuperannuationEnsure your superannuation is in top shape with this five-step health check! Consolidate your accounts to avoid multiple fees, review your investment strategy to match your risk tolerance and goals, check your insurance coverage, nominate a beneficiary, and keep your details up to date. These steps will help you maximize your retirement savings and ensure…
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Financial recovery: should you DIY or outsource your debt management?
Credit and Loans, Debt Management, Economic Insights, Financial Health, Financial Planning, Financial Wellness, Personal Finance, Support ServicesAustralia’s average household debt rose to $261,492 in 2021-22, while disposable income grew modestly to $139,064. With rising debt levels, interest rates, and living costs, many Australians are turning to debt management companies for help. These companies offer services like debt consolidation and creditor negotiation but come with their own set of pros and cons.…
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How having a flat tyre could send many Australians flat broke
Consumer Behavior, Credit and Loans, Diversification, Economic Insights, Financial Planning, Financial Wellness, Lifestyle, Lifestyle & Well-being, Personal FinanceThe Australian Bureau of Statistics reports that the national saving ratio has plummeted to a 17-year low of 1.1% of total disposable income. Nearly half of Australians have less than $1,000 in savings, with 20% having no savings at all. This financial instability is causing significant stress, with 76% of respondents feeling strained by their…
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Dozens of Australian businesses have gender pay gaps above 50%
Australia’s national gender pay gap stands at 12%, with men earning an average of $1982.80 weekly compared to $1744.80 for women. This disparity results in women earning 88 cents for every dollar earned by men, amounting to $12,376 less annually. The data, excluding overtime and junior or part-time employees, reveals significant state and industry variations.…
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Trend following in crises
In times of market turbulence, trend-following strategies can offer valuable diversification for investment portfolios. Winton’s latest article delves into how these strategies perform during major equity drawdowns and the challenges faced by Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs) in providing “crisis alpha.” The piece suggests the benefits of maintaining a strategic allocation to trend-following CTAs, showcasing their…
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Building better money habits with your kids
Financial Health, Financial Planning, Financial Wellness, Investment Strategies, Life Events, Lifestyle, Lifestyle & Well-being, Personal Finance, Retirement PlanningGenerally speaking, we Australians are pretty financially savvy, that is, we understand the how and why of effectively managing our money. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean we put that know-how into practice to make astute financial decisions. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the average Australian household debt has risen by 7.3% (over $260,000)…
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