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Welcome to our October “Keeping in Touch”
3 October
Articles this month cover a range of themes that are central to our lives today. It’s often been written that it’s the psychology of sport or of investing that’s most important in achieving goals. When volatility and uncertainty abound,...[Read More]
Welcome to our July “Keeping in Touch”
4 July
Wishing you all the best possible New Financial Year… hoping that our economy can stay strong enough to avoid recession and the rise in unemployment that goes with it; that the help with energy bills can partially compensate for the rise in energy...[Read More]
Welcome to our June “Keeping in Touch”
6 June
It is with sadness that I write of Kerrie moving on to another job in a different type of work …. but where her cheerful, caring approach is sure to continue helping everyone whom she meets. Kerrie has contributed immensely to our team over almost...[Read More]
Welcome to our May “Keeping in Touch”
2 May
In very uncertain times of high inflation and interest rates, soaring rents and increased homelessness, it’s perhaps never more important for a compassionate budget from the Government. Many people may have contributed to the dilemmas in which...[Read More]
Reducing your risk of Dementia
2 May
Adapted from an article by Dr Evelyn Lewin GP, Sun-Herald, 30 April, 2023. Australian GP Ginni Mansberg is keen to keep her brain as sharp as possible for as long as possible and hopefully reduce her risk of dementia. While there are certain risk...[Read More]
Welcome to our December “Keeping in Touch”
6 December
As 2022 winds down, we look back on a watershed year: in many areas of life, we have perhaps come to turning points: The low inflation environment turned towards the highest inflation since 1990 in Australia (over 7%) and since 1982 in the US...[Read More]
Welcome to our November “Keeping in Touch”
1 November
We hope that you and your families are well. Much of this month’s news is related to the Budget, which aims to help with the expected slowing of the economy. The sharemarkets have already priced in much of the expected downturn in the economy,...[Read More]
Welcome to our October “Keeping in Touch”
3 October
September has seen a return to falling markets – both shares and bonds. The recovery in July and the start of August was short-lived. Normally bonds are expected to rise when shares fall, however they have fallen together – very seldom has this...[Read More]
Welcome to our March “Keeping in Touch”
1 March
We hope that you and your families are well. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who are being impacted by the floods and storms ... may support be close when you need it. Although further afield, the people of Ukraine are front of mind as well....[Read More]
Welcome to our February “Keeping in Touch”
1 February
We hope that CoVid hasn’t impacted your Christmas and start of the New Year too much. Special thanks to all those who’ve kept our health and other essential services going under difficult circumstances. It’s times like this when the real value...[Read More]
A 2021 Budget Update from Financial Springs
12 May
Attached is a good summary of the budget highlights, without the politics. I've highlighted the points that stand out as most important to our clients and your families. Some points: It's been suggested that the extra home care packages...[Read More]
Welcome to our December “Keeping in Touch”
1 December
What a year it has been … one in a hundred or more … literally! Last night’s “Australian Story” on Channel 2 told of the devestation of the 1918–19 Spanish Flu. On the positive side, the courage of the many who put themselves in harm’s...[Read More]
Welcome to our September “Keeping in Touch”
1 September
We hope that you are keeping safe and healthy - that this Spring is genuinely re-freshing for you and your families. The pandemic and associated restrictions have meant working harder to maintain relationships: arranging "What's App" or "Zoom"...[Read More]
Welcome to our September “Keeping in Touch”
1 September
We hope that you are keeping safe and healthy - that this Spring is genuinely re-freshing for you and your families. The pandemic and associated restrictions have meant working harder to maintain relationships: arranging "What's App" or "Zoom"...[Read More]
Welcome to our June “Keeping in Touch”
2 June
We hope that you are keeping well and that as restrictions relax you remain safe and healthy. The troubling scenes from the US, the virus possibly out of control in some parts of the world – Brazil, Russia, India (despite strict lockdowns) –...[Read More]