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Welcome to our May “Keeping in Touch”
5 May
A Happy Mothers day to all mums! We hope you’re keeping well and that there have been happy times for you, in the midst of the pain that we’ve seen in the news from around the world. ABC’s “Australian Story” last night told some of...[Read More]
Welcome to our April “Keeping in Touch”
7 April
In these challenging times, we hope you and your families are keeping well in body and mind. As the Prime Minister said, this will be a challenging time for mental health as well as the physical. I find it inspiring that the people of Australia...[Read More]
Welcome to our March “Keeping in Touch”
3 March
Hoping that you are well and that your family isn't impacted by the current medical crisis in parts of the world. It is a medical crisis and our thoughts are with families suffering because of illness or confinement. It will have some real impact on...[Read More]
Welcome to our September “Keeping in Touch”
3 September
Have you wondered what all the talk about QE means? There is an excellent article by Dr Shane Oliver (AMP Capital) which explains low interest rates, QE and possible Government policy. It affects savers, borrowers and our superannuation...[Read More]
Welcome to our August “Keeping in Touch”
6 August
The articles in this edition mirror some of the themes that are prominent in the media at the moment. Low interest rates seem set to continue for some years. This supports growth in businesses, which is flowing through to share markets. However,...[Read More]
Welcome to our April “Keeping in Touch”
2 April
Much of tonight's budget has already been revealed. Apart from the obvious affects it has on our lives and plans, it's a window into the needs of different parts of Australia. The Yellow crazy ant problem in North Queensland sounds like an issue I'm...[Read More]
Welcome to our February “Keeping in Touch”
5 February
Yesterday's release of the Royal Commission's Report into Financial Services and Banking will hopefully bring renewal and well-founded trust into this vital part of our lives. It was amazing to hear anyone say that it was time to put customers'...[Read More]
Welcome to our July “Keeping in Touch”
3 July
... and to the start of a new financial year. There have been many issues for investors to consider of late, especially centred around US - China Trade Wars. There's an article on this, as there is on Aged Care Accomodation Costs and the new...[Read More]
Welcome to our June “Keeping in Touch”
5 June
It's been a disturbing month or so with revelations from the Royal Commission into the banks. Hopefully the renewal process will lead to genuine and ongoing reform. We believe that genuine relationships and valuing each other are the...[Read More]
Welcome to our May “Keeping in Touch”
1 May
The Anzac Day holiday gave us a good chance to pause and express our thanks for all those who have sacrificed themselves to protect our country... both those who have served and those serving now ... and their families who have shared them with us....[Read More]
Helping the kids into the housing market
1 May
By Peter Kelly Hardly a week goes by without mainstream media reminding us of Australia’s predominantly East Coast housing affordability crisis and just how difficult it is for young people to break into the housing market and buy their first...[Read More]
Welcome to our April “Keeping in Touch”
3 April
We hope that Easter was a refreshing time for you and your families. Similarly to the the last couple of years, there's a lot of uncertainty in the markets at the moment. Although potential "trade wars" are cited as a cause, rising...[Read More]
My Comfortable Retirement
3 April
By Mark Teale Lifestyle, Retirement Australia, Dream, family, Housing,lifestyle What does this mean? Every three months, an organisation known as the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) produces...[Read More]
Welcome to our December “Keeping in Touch”
5 December
As the year draws to a close, 2017 has been an echo of 2016, where Warren Buffett's phrase could be applied: "the markets climb a wall of worry". In other words, despite fears of downturns in the markets, they have continued to climb....[Read More]
Welcome to our November “Keeping in Touch”
7 November
Good luck for the all who are punting or sweeping in the big race today. This will be the one hundred and fifty-seventh Melbourne Cup. Little did the good folk at Flemington know, back in 1861, as they cheered Archer to the first of its 2 Cup...[Read More]