High Interest Rate Offers

High Interest Rate Offers

Investors looking for fixed deposits paying high interest rates are finding that the rates on offer at the banks are declining. The RBA’s two rate cuts to date have already brought deposit rates down. More cuts are likely. The latest inflation reading was lower than...
Retirees Want More Than Income  

Retirees Want More Than Income  

When people retire the most important thing on their mind is usually how to generate enough income to provide a comfortable living without a salary. However increasingly it appears that is not the only thing on their mind. Many new retirees are also hoping they will...
Last Minute Tax Planning Options  

Last Minute Tax Planning Options  

In personal finance the end of the financial year is very important for many people. For some, minimising income tax this year is most important. For others it’s more about arranging their affairs now so they will pay less tax in the future. Either way, June 30 brings...
Investment Outlook Sound  

Investment Outlook Sound  

The Australian share market hit a record closing high in early February, soon after US President Trump took office. The US share market recorded its highest close shortly after, as did markets in the UK and some other countries. It was expected that Trump would...
Planning Retirement  

Planning Retirement  

July is the most popular time of year to retire. People finishing up then receive their final payments for unused long service and annual leave in a new financial year, meaning they will usually pay less tax on them. People planning to retire this July may have a...