Federal Budget 2020-2021
2020 Federal Budget Summary – what it means for you
Read MoreInvestment Diversification Explained
In its simplest form diversification means not putting all your eggs in the one basket. Its sound simple, right? Diversification is a genuine way of reducing uncertainty without compromising expected future returns.
Read MoreInvestment Hedging – Is it right for me?
Currency hedging reduces the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on your investments traded in another currency, such as the US dollar (USD).
Read MoreInvestment Update – September 2020
Entering a holding pattern, at least locally! Australian Sharemarket Much like the stay at home restrictions that we are starting to emerge from, the Australian Sharemarket has entered somewhat of a holding pattern. Since our End of Financial Year update (The Financial Year that was) the ASX200 index has been fluctuating above and below the…
Read MoreYour Pre-Retirement Checklist: 7 Things ‘To Do’ Before Retirement
The team at Muirfield Financial Services has more than 30 years’ experience guiding hard-working Australians onto the retirement runway. Consider checking off these items to make the most of your retirement.
Read MoreHow Much Money Do You Need for A Comfortable Retirement?
This question is one of the most popular for would-be retirees. And the answer? Well, it depends.
You could see that coming. But it’s probably not as much as you think.
How do Centrelink assess my foreign pension?
Many Australians were born overseas or have lived and worked overseas for extensive periods. This can have important implications if and when the time comes to apply for the Age Pension.
Read MoreLooking after yourself and others during coronavirus
Across Australia, all aspects of people’s lives have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. While some of us are equipped with the tools to cope, many others are struggling. Building these five actions into our day-to-day lives can improve our wellbeing. We hope the same for you.
Read MoreInvestment update – the financial year that was
Investments had a roller coaster ride throughout the Financial Year.
In this article we recap on the year that was, looking at the winners and losers.
Retirement income flexibility
To assist retirees in preserving wealth within the tax-effective super system the Government has halved the minimum required payment rate from Account-based Pension accounts.
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