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Spring eNews 2015
In this edition of the Muirfield eNews, Hayden shares 7 of his retirement insights, we touch on changes that have occurred to Powers of Attorney legislation in Victoria and we offer a commentary about financial markets in China, Greece and the US. There is also a staff profile on Warren Ritchie, our newest team member at Muirfield.
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Read MoreMuirfield eNews – Winter 2015
If you enjoy discounts and saving money then you’ll love this Winter edition of our eNews as we uncover some great deals on offer for our senior friends. We’ve also given you an insight into the things that have been happening at Muirfield. Although it isn’t all fun and games. The new financial year serves as…
Read MoreInvestment Talk – Market Timing
“In the business world, the rear view mirror is always clearer than the windshield” – Warren Buffett.
We are all subject to behavioural biases, the most serious perhaps being a tendency to extrapolate recent developments into the future regarding investment returns. If the recent past has been poor many investors tend to assume this will continue going forward and as a result will want to sell out or vice versa. However such a mentality only serves to wrong foot investors in the market cycle.
Read MoreAutumn eNews 2015
The 2015 eNews draws to a close what has been a lackluster summer in terms of the scorching heat we typically endure. In this edition we have replaced the staff in spotlight with a new ‘investment talk’ section. Our main articles include a discussion about whether to downsize your home or not, information on Centrelink concession…
Read MoreSummer eNews 2015
In this edition of the Muirfield newsletter we have provided a great balance of technical and light content for our readers. Jill Blair, the newest member of our administration team, features in the ‘Staff in Spotlight’, we offer some alternative retirement destinations and Joanne Whitworth offers an insight into her retirement.
On a technical front we present a review of the 2014 year along with an outlook for 2015, Melinda Planken talks Aged Care and Centrelink we reveal the new Centrelink app for the iphone.
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The Muirfield Team
Read MoreMarket update: Review of 2014, outlook for 2015
Shane Oliver, AMP Chief Economist, reviews the year that’s been and provides an outlook for markets in 2015.
Spring eNews 2014
In this edition of the Muirfield newsletter we have provided a great balance of technical and light content for our readers.
Amy Hurley, a member of our administration team, has her turn in the ‘Staff in Spotlight’, we present a wrap-up of the AFL footy tipping competition, share some of the activities undertaken by Muirfield staff and Courtney let’s us in one of his favourite recipes.
On a technical front we outline the changes to the assessment of Centrelink entitlements and explain the importance of having a binding death nomination on your superannuation.
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The Muirfield Team
Read MoreWinter eNews 2014
To start the new financial year – hopefully one full of prosperity, we welcomed Matthew Torney to the team and unfortunately the cold weather continued.
In this edition of the newsletter we look back at the performance of each asset class from last financial year, Muirfield clients tell their story on camera and we meet Chris in our ‘Staff in Spotlight’.
Other topics covered include important Aged Care changes, money advice for couples, redundancy help and an article on ‘how much do I need to retire comfortably?
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Keep warm
The Muirfield Team
Read MoreImportant Changes To Aged Care From 1 July 2014
The changes mainly relate to the fees and charges applicable to Aged Care, which we have detailed below. The removal of High and Low care has also been implemented with Aged Care Assessment now outlining the need for Home Care or Residential Aged Care…
It’s Time We Talked About Money
At what point should couples start talking about money? At Muirfield Financial Services we’ve not yet developed a definitive answer, but put simply; the earlier the better.
One of the most commonly sought areas of advice from either recently engaged or married couples, is asking how best to manage their joint finances.
It’s been estimated that money issues are the driving force in 90% of divorces, but you CAN live happily ever after, financially speaking, if you work at not letting financial issues come between you and your partner.
