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

Australians overlooking value of mateship in era of uncertainty

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Key Points 90% of Australians say we are living through an era of rapid change; over a third of Australians (34%) say uncertainty keeps them from living a full life... Read more continue reading

Why set up an ongoing charitable trust rather than a regular trust before you die?

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While Australians are generous with their money while they are alive, they are missing the opportunity to keep on giving when they have passed away, sometimes even leaving their inheritance... Read more continue reading

How advisers can better navigate the rise of wealthy female investors

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There have been significant changes over the past few decades with respect to female participation in the workforce and higher education – and indeed in investing, notes AUSIEX. Although females... Read more continue reading

Term deposit savers likely to turn to private credit as term deposit interest rates drop

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The big banks have started to cut interest rates on term deposits as bond yields plummet around the globe, which could push investors into higher yielding fixed-income assets such as... Read more continue reading