By Flying Solo contributor John Refalo For many people starting a business is a dream but, at the same time, a significant risk when not done properly. While we see a number of clients citing issues with the Tax Office as the catalyst for problems that upend them, there’s many reasons why a business can fail. Let’s […]
By Dr Shane Oliver – Head of Investment Strategy and Economics and Chief Economist, AMP Capital | 4 Mar 2019 Key points Dividends are great for investors. They augur well for earnings growth, provide a degree of security in uncertain times, are likely to comprise a relatively high proportion of returns going forward and provide […]
By Bianca Hartge-Hazelman | 27 Feb 2019 What’s a resolution you’ve made for 2019? Put sorting superannuation on your list to boost your retirement savings this year If closing the retirement savings gap in superannuation is high on your New Year’s resolution list, then there are probably a good dozen or so things that you […]
Whatever your age, if you’re thinking of dabbling in investments like shares, managed funds or cryptocurrencies, here are a few things to steer clear of. You might be looking to invest your money in something (whether it be shares, manage funds or cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin) for a variety of reasons. You may have money […]
by Maria Bekiaris February 27, 2019, 11:39 am How to follow the correct process to ensure direct debit payments stop Direct debits can certainly be a convenient way to pay your bills. You don’t have to worry about forgetting to pay by the due date – although you do have to remember to have money in your […]
By Nader Naeimi Head of Dynamic Markets and Portfolio Manager of Dynamic Markets FundSydney, Australia In a recent address to senior Chinese Communist Party officials, President Xi Jinping warned of the threat posed by “black swans” and “grey rhinos”. They are both terms that have entered popular use over the last decade to describe perceptions of […]
With financial stress impacting one in five Aussie workers, see what steps you could take to improve your financial wellbeing. Some days you might feel confident you can meet your needs within the boundaries of your current income, whereas other days you may feel like you don’t have nearly enough funds in order to do […]
Need a new reason to get up in the morning? Enrich your life by finding and developing your next passion, with tips from psychology researcher Angela Duckworth. Ever watch The Great British Bake-off? It’s an addictive reality TV show about the hunt for Britain’s best amateur baker. Few of the contestants cook for a living — […]
By Dr Shane Oliver Head of Investment Strategy and Economics and Chief Economist, AMP Capital Investors might be confused about the mixed news coming out late last year for the Australian economy and what it means for returns and rates. Economic growth has been okay, and unemployment has fallen to five per cent which is […]
Embrace the spirit of Christmas by giving back to the environment this festive season. If ever there is a time for excess, Christmas is it. But it’s important not to forget about the waste you create amidst all the good times, feasting, gifts and celebrations. You’ve heard of the 12 days of Christmas, but here’s […]
Tailored Lifetime Solutions has been awarded the Firm of the Year at the 2025 Count.ed Conference on Hamilton Island. Chosen from a strong field of finalists, Tailored Lifetime Solutions was acknowledged for our professional excellence, commitment to clients and contribution to the advice community. The awards shine a spotlight on the Count network’s most outstanding […]
We look at how much money you might need each year and ways you can still budget for your social life. Australian retirees generally need a certain budget each year to live a modest or comfortable lifestyle, and industry figures recently revealed the highest annual increase in those budgets since 20101. The Association of Superannuation […]