On Wednesday 6 November 2013, the Treasurer, the Hon Joe Hockey MP, and the Assistant Treasurer, Senator the Hon Arthur Sinodinos AO, announced the Government’s decision to abandon some of the previous Government’s tax and superannuation proposals. The following will be consigned to the rubbish...
The valuations for the asset classes below are based on our long term forecasts, and as we have said many times before – over the long term fundamentals are what matter. In the short term, changes in sentiment are often the dominant influence on price...
Having learned a few good lessons from Reuben's two big mistakes, I've got some great tips for all of you to keep in mind before you travel to another country. The tips below have come from my own research, as well as recommendations sent through from...
I was in Koh Samui, Thailand over the school holidays with my family. We had a great trip; weather was good, people were amazing, sea water was warm was and the kids were entertained. However, I made two elementary mistakes with how I accessed my...
Generally some modest moves higher across the equities asset classes depicted below. The impact from the RBA cutting cash rates to 2.5% in early August has not yet shown up in longer dated term deposit rates, hence our risk free threshold remains at 4.4%. We...
The fall in the Australian dollar has made overseas travel more expensive for globe-trotting Aussies and will increase the cost of imported goods, but it provides a much needed boost for the non-mining sectors of the economy. After hitting its most recent peak in April...