No seriously, it’s not you–it’s me!

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Welcome to the latest CPD article from Ray Griffin in which he explores what for some is the most difficult thing to do in professional practice – to ‘let a... Read more continue reading

Top marks go to Gen Y for financial know-how

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Generation Y – financially reckless or astute? According to a recent survey commissioned by RaboDirect, this generation’s financial know-how is often better than that of Gen X and even of... Read more continue reading

Smart Austalians income and wealth report

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This AMP.NATSEM report looks at how educated and innovative Australians are, how this has changed over time and how we compare to other countries around the world. The report explores how Australians... Read more continue reading

Smart Australians Report

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Australians with postgraduate degrees will earn almost double, or $3.2 million, over their working lives compared to people with Year 11 or less qualification, who can expect to earn only... Read more continue reading

AMP Lifestyle Monitor finds time still of the essence

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Australians are feeling increasingly time-pressured with more than half of those surveyed (54%) spending money on services to save themselves time according to the inaugural AMP Lifestyle Monitor. The AMP... Read more continue reading

Generation Generous: Which is the most charitable?

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A recent television series painted a dis-favourable portrait of Australians…but we aren’t as bad as you might think. The 2012 RaboDirect National Savings and Debt Barometer reveals Aussies to be... Read more continue reading

Retirement adequacy falls as Australians remain cautious

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The retirement adequacy of working Australians was at its lowest level since the GFC, falling almost 2 percentage points to 69.4% while projected retirement savings fell 7% to $492,000, according... Read more continue reading

Insurance Schmexperts

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Just as it seemed the life of a financial adviser would return to mind-numbing dullness after the FoFA brouhaha, the Experts Schmexperts have re-appeared with more great ideas.  What a... Read more continue reading

Aussie, Aussie Ostrich! We have a head in the sand mentality

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RaboDirect, one of the leading online savings and investment bank, is calling on Australians to take stock of their finances and put a plan in place after a recent survey... Read more continue reading

Research reveals sobering stats about baby boomers’ outlook

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A recent survey of the savings and debt habits of Australians has revealed that many Baby Boomers are facing precarious times, with a third of this generation entering retirement with... Read more continue reading