by orange_office | Feb 25, 2025 | Weekly Updates
The best way to fund retirement continues to be a topic of debate. There is great appeal in the age pension. It is guaranteed by the Government and underwritten by its ability to collect taxes. Any politician who wants to reduce the pension does so at the risk of...
by orange_office | Feb 20, 2025 | Weekly Updates
Industry superannuation funds continue to be questioned by regulators over aspects of their operation. The Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) first raised concerns about the management of the funds as early as mid 2023. There is concern about the high...
by orange_office | Feb 11, 2025 | Weekly Updates
There are several strategies commonly used by Australians to build their wealth. Some people have a clever idea for a business, see an opening in the market that isn’t being satisfied, or are just very passionate about their work. They take on the risk of failure and...
by orange_office | Feb 6, 2025 | Uncategorised
When newly elected politicians take office they invariably enjoy a honeymoon period. We elected them so we continue to believe they will do what they said they would, and those actions will benefit us. The honeymoon period continues until it becomes clear the benefits...
by orange_office | Dec 18, 2024 | Weekly Updates
What a year 2024 has been. Most investments have performed extremely well despite continuing armed conflict overseas and surprising political developments. The typical diversified portfolio with up to seventy per cent in growth assets earned 19.7 per cent for the...
