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...
by orange_office | Dec 11, 2024 | Weekly Updates
Have I saved enough to retire? How much income will I have in retirement? How long will my savings last? These are some of the common questions asked by people soon to retire, and recently retired. Most retirees will receive income from at least two sources, the age...
by orange_office | Dec 3, 2024 | Weekly Updates
Many parents and grandparents have bank savings accounts set up to benefit their children and grandchildren. Usually they start small and have amounts added on birthdays and other occasions. The lead-up to Christmas is a good time to start or review these plans. The...
by orange_office | Nov 27, 2024 | Weekly Updates
Australian share investments have had a good run lately with the market at record levels. For the twelve months to the end of October the All Ordinaries Total Return Index (includes dividends) earned 25.4 per cent according to Lonsec Research. This abnormally high...
