Property Pulse: Rates, deposits and housing
This week we are joined by Ben Magnus, Head of Mortgage Broking at Empower Wealth for his take on the state of the market and why you should always be looking for better rates.
Keeping Super Relevant for a New Generation
Robert Gottliebsen sets out why the Super Home Buyer Scheme allowing young people to access their super savings to buy a home is critical to the long-term prosperity of the superannuation system.
A Dividend Streaming Strategy for Business Owners
Theo Marinis runs through the virtues of dividend streaming - a little-known bonanza for private business owners.
Why Growth is Good, Even in Crisis
Scott Francis models the benefits of a portfolio with exposure to growth for investors who have the advantage of time - even when the investment backdrop is challenging.
What the RBA rate hike means for you
The Reserve Bank certainly put the cat among the pigeons hiking the official cash rate by 0.25% in May. It saw the cash rate jump from a record low of 0.1% to 0.35%, and with plenty of economists tipping we could see the cash rate rise to 2% next year, it makes sense to plan ahead.
What's the Home Buyer Scheme Mean for Super Balances?
Scott Francis crunches the numbers on the proposal to let first homebuyers access their superannuation savings to get into the property market.
The War on Terra
It happened suddenly and it happened rapidly. James Ling explains the tsunami of selling that's smashed through crypto markets.
Is Anyone Paying Attention?
Steve Sammartino examines why Netflix fell so heavily and what is happening to investment in the video streaming sector.
How your brain crushes your portfolio
The Availability Bias causes us to overweigh examples that easily come to mind when making decisions. This can be a trap for investors, but also an opportunity.
Is the boss really paying your super?
It's reassuring to know that behind the scenes, your employer is tucking away the equivalent of 10% of your wage or salary into a superannuation nest egg. But sadly, it doesn't happen for every employee.
One group of Australians will welcome higher rates
After months of speculation, the Reserve Bank has lifted the official cash rate. And for one group of Aussies, the rate hike can't come soon enough.
By the Numbers Webinar - April Update
We looked at inflation, interest rates, and how understanding timeframes is essential when investing.
Inversion, and why thinking backwards can help you move forwards when investing
German mathematician Carl Jacobi proclaimed, 'Invert, Always Invert'. He believed that difficult problems could be solved by turning the problem inside out.
What the Reserve Bank of Australia has said and done
For the first time since November 2010, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted the cash rate. But, more importantly for you as a homeowner and depositor, it has signed that this is just the beginning.
Diving into the Growth Fund
Portfolio Manager Nathan Bell discusses the March quarter performance for IIGF and it's outlook.