Aged care anxiety: AMP research reveals retirees feeling financially unprepared

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AMP research reveals that 4 in 5 Australians aged 65 and over don’t feel prepared for the transition to aged care, while 7 in 10 worry about the cost of... Read more continue reading

CPD: Financial confidence and certainty in retirement

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As an increasing number of Australians face retirement, there are mixed emotions. Will it be a time to realise dreams and accomplish long-held plans? How can I be certain that... Read more continue reading

HNW clients demanding more access to Alternative Assets – but a third of advisers find it hard to give them what they want

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High New Worth (HNW) investors increasingly seek the diversification and return advantages of Alternative Assets. Yet one-third of advisers find it difficult to give them access to those assets according... Read more continue reading

Impending Great Wealth Transfer threat to advisers

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With an estimated $3.5 trillion set to transfer over the next 25 years[1] four in ten Australian financial advisers confirm the generational wealth transfer is a threat to their business, and... Read more continue reading

Australians are ignoring the golden rules of investing

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As cost-of-living pressures continue, Australians’ investing habits are shifting as they are diversifying less and more frequently seeking the familiarity of their home market, according to HSBC’s third Investor Insights Survey[1].... Read more continue reading

Women need a safety net from life insurance during cost of living perfect storm

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There’s nothing new to say about the cost-of-living pressures. It’s here, it’s real, and it’s being felt by individuals and families across the country, even those with well-paid full time... Read more continue reading

Financial stress among working Australians at ‘decade highs’

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Key insights 1 in 3 Australians feel financially secure, down from half during the pandemic 1 in 3 Australians have cancelled streaming subscriptions and gym memberships, with more Australians turning... Read more continue reading

Australians are falling short on their financial dreams

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Key points: According to the 2024 MLC Financial Freedom Report, more than half of Australians (53%) regularly think about their dreams, but only one in three (34%) are taking steps... Read more continue reading

Study reveals Age Pension is not enough – even for homeowners

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With inflation pushing living costs higher, covering daily expenses and planning for the future continues to be a major concern for older Australians, according to new research by National Seniors... Read more continue reading

Australians more pessimistic about their financial future, as satisfaction with standard of living continues to decline

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The proportion of Australians satisfied with their standard of living continues to decline as cost-of-living pressures remain consistently high, the latest wave of the Ipsos Financial Circumstances Report has found. This finding... Read more continue reading