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Invitation | Outsmart The Tax Man/ Budget 2018
#OutsmartTheTaxMan #Budget2018 #Newcastle #HamiltonAccountants #HamiltonFinancialServices #Seminar #Wednesday13June #Noah’sOnTheBeach
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Market Update by James Gerrish
James Gerrish of Shaw and Partners has provided commentary on what is happening in the market and says the Markets were hit hard but they will bounce!
Another massive day for Aussie stocks and the busiest we’ve had on the desk for a few years courtesy of a big drop in the US market overnight plus we had follow through selling via US Futures today while Asia was a sea of red – the Nikkei off 5%, stocks down 3.35% in Hong Kong, while ...
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The 9 (bad) habits of highly ineffective investors – the common mistakes investors make
Key points
> Many of the mistakes investors make are based on common sense rules of thumb that turn out to be wrong.
> As investment markets are forward looking its often wise for investors to turn common sense logic on its head.
> A key way to avoid many of the mistakes of investing is to have a long term investment plan that aligns your financial goals with your risk tolerance.
Introduction
In the upside-down world logic that applies to much of investing, there are ...
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Donald Trump elected President of the US. Implications for investors and Australia
Key points
> Donald Trump’s election as President of the United States risks ushering in a period of policy uncertainty which could cause further share market weakness in the short term.
> Australia and Asia generally are particularly exposed to this given the high trade exposure regionally.
> Trump’s victory is a negative for “risk assets” like shares and the $A in the short term – but if he becomes more pragmatic as President, any short term weakness will provide a buying opportunity.
Introduction
After a ...
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Market Watch
In brief
What to expect in 2016?
Is it time to go back to basics?
Key strategies to help achieve real returns
Part 3 of the ESG series: Unconventional gas and a low carbon economy
What to expect in 2016?
DR SHANE OLIVER Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist Multi-Asset Group
As 2015 has come to a close, it's now time when investors typically reflect on their positions – perhaps learning from market and subsequent investment performance throughout the year – and strategise for the New Year.
Have ...
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How to make working later in life work for you
The relationship between work and retirement is changing. Nowadays we expect a lot more from our later years than previous generations - we're no longer satisfied with treading water and we want to go freestyle.
But with the pension qualification age increasing1, people living longer2 and concerns about whether we have enough money in our super, we may have to work longer to generate enough income to maintain our lifestyle and enjoy a comfortable retirement3.
For an increasing number of Australians working longer in ...
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Insurance – how much do you need?
You probably already have your car, your home and your health needs covered. But have you thought about insuring your family’s most important asset—your ability to earn an income? As well as life insurance, you can also protect yourself against loss of income, disability and specific trauma events.
When you’re insuring your car or home and contents, it’s fairly straightforward to work out how much cover you need. But when you’re insuring yourself it can be a bit trickier. It’s worth thinking ...
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Where there’s a will there’s a way
A will lets you decide how your belongings and money will be distributed when you die. And who'll care for any dependent children you may have. If you haven't specified what you'd like to happen with your assets when you pass away, your love ones may not receive them.
It can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to making a will. And we’re here to help. We can help you with the importance of having a will, how to ...
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House price growth predicated to fade in 2015 after a solid spring
Domain Group Senior Economist Dr Andrew Wilson says capital city house prices are set to grow by an average of 5% over the 2014/15 financial year, with Sydney and Brisbane leading the way.
Australia’s capital city housing markets have performed solidly through the winter of 2014 with the prospect of a generally robust spring selling season ahead.
House price growth will, however, be mixed over the remainder of 2014 and into 2015 as the waning effect of historically-low interest rates and underperforming local ...
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Saving in a Material World
It’s not easy to be thrifty in our consumer society. We’re surrounded by so much temptation that it can be difficult to avoid spending money.
So why not try taking a break from spending? If you can tighten your belt on the little things, it can help ensure you have enough for the odd splurge, that well-earned holiday, or for unforeseen expenses.
Here are some creative ways to cut your spending.
Get smarter with your spending...
Negotiate on your utility bills
It’s a competitive market, with ...
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