Keys to successful investing

Keys to successful investing

The last five years have been difficult for investors. The global financial crisis (GFC) and its aftermath of private sector deleveraging, public sector debt problems and household, business and investor caution have led to poor and volatile returns from shares. It...
A million in the super fund won’t be enough for retirement

A million in the super fund won’t be enough for retirement

While the growth in the projected pool of superannuation savings is impressive, it belies the harsh reality facing those not far off retirement. Increasing life spans, the effect of the GFC on superannuation accounts and the fact that the superannuation guarantee...
What does money mean to you?

What does money mean to you?

This recent article in the SMH asks the question “what does money mean to you”; a very good question that everyone should ask themselves. In truth the answer is different for different people. Being financially secure is very important for everyone and something we at...