Five ways to stick to your financial resolutions
It’s that time of year when we set new goals or dust off old ones. But how can we boost our chances of sticking to our financial resolution? Here are some practical tips.
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Economic Update as at November 2020
While COVID-19 cases continued to soar in the US, UK and Continental Europe over November, markets shrugged off short-term developments and soared on the back of positive vaccine news and the US presidential election results. Domestic and developed overseas share markets achieved strong positive returns for the month, with outperformance in sectors that are expected to benefit from a removal in restrictions next year, such as energy.
Super re-contribution strategy explained
Super re-contribution is a process where, upon you meeting a condition of release, you withdraw money from super fund and then re-contribute the funds back into your super fund as a personal non-concessional contribution. This process is used to increase the tax free portion of your super fund benefit.
Economic Update as at October 2020
Overseas shares posted negative returns in October 2020 as fears of a slowdown in the recovery materialised with onerous restrictions being re-imposed amid resurgence in COVID-19 cases. Overseas shares fell back into negative territory returning -3.2%, in hedged terms, over October. Global economic data for Q3 is showing a rebound from a similar sized economic collapse but forward looking data is already indicating another slowdown ahead, especially in Europe and the United Kingdom (UK) as further cases have brought back restrictions.
Carrick Aland shortlisted in MyBusiness Awards
Carrick Aland has been named as finalists in the 2020 MyBusiness Awards for Professional Services Business of the Year and Finance Business of the Year!
Economic Update as at September 2020
Over the month of September, markets experienced a reversal in investor sentiment. Apart from Overseas Small Caps and Emerging Markets, which returned 1.0% and 1.5% respectively for the month, equity markets broadly experienced negative returns.
Take Control of your Retirement
Are you affected by the increase in the Age Pension’s qualifying age? Take steps now to avoid getting caught short on retirement income.
Own, Rent or Travel – What is your Retirement Lifestyle Preference?
As record numbers of Australians transition into retirement, considering your retirement lifestyle, the cost of living and your expected annual retirement income, is crucial in your retirement planning.