US President Donald Trump's recent announcements of tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium as well as on an array of consumer goods from China have sparked a frenzy of concern over the risk of a global trade war.
Financial Planning
How likely is a global trade war?
US President Donald Trump's recent announcements of tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium as well as on an array of consumer goods from China have sparked a frenzy of concern over the risk of a global trade war.
Gig economy spike prompts calls for super policy changes
The federal government is again being lobbied to extend the superannuation guarantee to include the self employed, as the gig economy becomes a staple of the Australian workforce.
Australia’s vital statistics
A quick read of this will make you the BBQ or dinner party expert.
What your age should say about your super
Significant birthdays are either met with a high level of excitement…or dread.
Downsizing requires holistic tax planning
For many it's more than just issues to do with Superannuation.
Millions of multiple super accounts erode savings
One of the simplest ways to make your retirement savings more efficient and less costly is to get rid of needless multiple super accounts.
Why your retirement intentions are critical
Have you given much thought to the age that you might eventually retire?
Plans for study into elder abuse
The government’s decision to follow one of the recommendations from the Australian Law Reform Commissioner’s report and adopt a national plan for elder abuse has been welcomed by a legal body.
Dissecting the downsizer contribution
The 2017 federal budget included an allowance for a new type of superannuation contribution for individuals looking to downsize their principal residence. Michael Hallinan details the rules around these unique contributions.
The Goldilocks effect – Economic and market update 4Q 17
The year 2017 was defined by a near-perfect goldilocks backdrop of steady global growth, modest inflation, and still-accommodative monetary policy, the combination of which helped fuel a broad-based rally in asset prices.
Rates, inflation and yield – five graphs to help make sense of it all
The relationship between interest rates, inflation and bond yields is complex and as economists we spend a lot of our time trying to make sense of all the moving parts.