Former AFA National President launches The Money Sandwich

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Marc Bineham, former Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) National President, former financial adviser, and Managing Director of Noall & Co, has launched The Money Sandwich, a book aimed at helping... Read more continue reading

Get clients saving more with the 10/30/60 Rule

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One of the biggest issues for advisers is to get clients saving more.  Getting them to do now what will be good for later means deferring instant gratification and the... Read more continue reading

Protect your loved ones from elder abuse

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Elder abuse is a horrifying prospect we’ve come to better understand thanks to relentless work by recent media investigations and royal commissions. No one likes to think they (or someone... Read more continue reading

Consumer confidence fades in response to Melbourne lockdown

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The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment fell 5.2% to 107.2 in June from 113.1 in May. The Index has now fallen by 9.7% over the last two months. According... Read more continue reading

Australians approve of higher government debt to aid the recovery of the economy

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Research out yesterday from MyState Bank has found that three-quarters of Australians (74%) are comfortable with the level of government debt reaching $1 trillion by June 2025 ($37,000 for every... Read more continue reading

Australian Actuaries Intergenerational Equity Index shows 2020 ‘a year like no other’: COVID impact felt unevenly across generations

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The equity gap between Australia’s generations closed slightly after ‘a year like no other: 2020’. The authors of the Australian Actuaries Intergenerational Equity Index (AAIEI) believe gains for young people... Read more continue reading

Worker optimism shaken during COVID-19 – but future outlook in Australia is positive: new data from ADP

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Optimism among workers in Australia has been shaken in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, but there is confidence that the ‘new normal’ will result in positive changes to the... Read more continue reading

Savings a priority as financial confidence takes a hit among Australians

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Australia has been recognised for its handling of the health and economic related aspects of COVID-19, however new research from MLC Wealth shows the impact of COVID-19 is still being... Read more continue reading

Australian women and younger workers urged to consider rebuilding their super savings

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Australian women and younger workers are among those who need to kickstart rebuilding their superannuation and retirement savings as the economy recovers after Australians withdrew more than $36 billion in early... Read more continue reading

Financial wellness: The top 5 strategies to improve member engagement

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Outstanding customer experience aided by financial wellness programmes are playing a crucial part in ensuring Super funds generate deep and meaningful member engagement. This engagement is key to retention and... Read more continue reading