Millennials – take a bow. Not only are you concerned about how your super is invested, you are more likely than other age group to act on your beliefs when choosing a super fund. Research commissioned by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) reveals that 75% of Millennials prefer to invest in a responsible super […]
Recent decades have seen huge gains made in the financial empowerment of women. However complete financial equality won’t happen soon and in some cases may be unattainable. So what are the areas where women lag financially, and when it comes to retirement planning, what can be done? 4 key issues Gender pay gap. Across all […]
With the waves of baby boomers now nearing or entering retirement, it is hardly surprising that the ranks of retired super members is rapidly growing. Yet the extent of that growth may surprise you. The latest Superannuation Market Projections report, recently published by independent consultants Rice Warner, forecasts that the number of members with retirement […]
With the waves of baby boomers now nearing or entering retirement, it is hardly surprising that the ranks of retired super members is rapidly growing. Yet the extent of that growth may surprise you. The latest Superannuation Market Projections report, recently published by independent consultants Rice Warner, forecasts that the number of members with retirement […]
Fidelity's Investment Director, Tom Stevenson, shares his thoughts on investing in 2018. Most of the time investors don’t need to think too much about market timing or asset allocation. The long-term trajectory of financial markets is up and the only sensible thing to do is to be fully invested and allow the odds to work […]
Investors shouldn't overlook that there are two components to sharemarket returns – dividend yield and capital gains (or losses). Few investors would have missed the news reports of late pointing out that although Australia's sharemarket has broken through the 6000-point mark, it's still below the record pre-GFC high. But looking at share price movements alone […]
If you’re an Australian permanent resident or citizen heading overseas, your super remains subject to the same rules, even if you are leaving Australia permanently. This means your super must remain in your super fund/s until you reach preservation age and are eligible to access it. Can I contribute while I’m away? Probably. However, there […]
Many of our best laid plans rarely follow through exactly as we might have hoped. However, it’s another story when it comes to planning for what happens after we’ve left this planet. Our ideas about who will benefit from our estate could potentially change often during our lifetime. Estate planning ensures that when we die, […]
By Lucinda Lions, Flying Solo contributor Think you’re great at multitasking? So did these people, until studies revealed some unsettling data. On three different occasions over the years, something terrible has nearly happened to me as a result of multitasking. I work from home, and if my home-office door is closed, my partner and son rarely […]
These beautiful little pies are easy to make and taste delicious. A real crowd pleaser! Ingredients 250g butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1/2 cup caster sugar 2 cups plain flour, sifted 1/3 cup rice flour, sifted 1 teaspoon lemon rind 2/3 cup fruit mince icing sugar to serve Method Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease […]