The great intergenerational transfer of wealth is not going to happen

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Much has been written and predicted in Australia and globally about the great intergenerational transfer of wealth and financial assets by the Baby Boomers to their children and heirs but... Read more continue reading

Men prefer more risk than dames

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When it comes to investing, women don’t fancy as much risk as their male partners – in just one in six couples will it be the female who is the... Read more continue reading

Banking one of the most popular reasons for going online

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Banking was one of the most popular reasons people used the internet in 2014-15 – and that trend is expected to fuel growth in the number of people buying and... Read more continue reading

Investment Trends 2015 High Net Worth Investor Report released

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Investment Trends has recently released its flagship 2015 High Net Worth Investor Report, the largest annual study of Australia’s wealthiest investors, drawing on responses from 2,998 Australian millionaires, who collectively... Read more continue reading

Valentine’s Day for de facto and same sex couples: Get a Will

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Red roses and candlelit dinners may be the traditional way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but a more useful way to demonstrate deep commitment to your partner is to talk about... Read more continue reading

Leveraged tops for customer satisfaction

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The Investment Trends 2015 Margin Lending Investor Report revealed that Leveraged was the highest rated margin lender in the industry for the Overall Client Satisfaction and number one for Net... Read more continue reading

Business confidence jumps to highest level in almost five years

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Business confidence has jumped to its highest level since March 2011, registering a net balance of +39, according to the latest Sensis Business Index (SBI) survey. The survey shows more... Read more continue reading

Searching for choice and flexibility in education savings

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Parents want choice, flexibility, and an assurance they won’t be locked into a pre-determined future when looking at options for saving for their children’s education, but not all options offer... Read more continue reading

Insurance bonds can avoid bequest trap

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An often overlooked investment can give parents in blended families certainty that their nominated beneficiaries will receive their bequest without challenges from disgruntled family members. An insurance on bond is... Read more continue reading

First home buyer level drops to 11-year low

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A reduction in the proportion of first-time home buyers in the market in November to its lowest level since June 2004 highlights the difficulty that many Australians face in buying... Read more continue reading