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December 2021
Sole trader, partnership or company – which structure is best for your business?
Many business owners start out as sole traders. As a sole trader, you – the business owner – are the…
Super investment options
Your super fund invests your money for you. Most funds let you choose from a range of investment options, from…
How to rebalance your investment portfolio
The target mix of your investment portfolio should be built on your goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. But goals…
Account-based pensions
An account-based pension offers regular, flexible and tax-effective income from your superannuation. You can get one when you reach ‘preservation…
Transaction accounts and debit cards
A transaction account is an account you use for day-to-day banking such as paying bills and getting your wages. Transaction…
With rates close to 0%, why bother with fixed income?
According to a report in Bloomberg recently, while Vanguard data show a portfolio with 60 equities/fixed income mix returned an…
Recent stories
Tips to navigate market volatility
The best thing investors can do when markets are volatile is to stay invested. Of course, that’s often easier said…
Scams to beware (and be aware) of
There is a saying ‘a fool and his money are often parted’ but with scammers becoming ever more devious and…
Taking cover in changing times
The pandemic has changed the way so many of us live, with jobs, travel and lifestyle all transformed during COVID.…
Home buying contracts and offer conditions
It’s not just about agreeing on a price when buying a property. The conditions of the offer are very important.…
The true value of convenience
Even with the varying degree of lockdowns experienced across Australia in 2020 and 2021, the world remains largely at our…