History tells retirees to protect equities – 10 major market falls in 27 years

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No one can predict the stock market, but history shows risk can and does erode retiree capital. Be they called “corrections, downturns or crashes”, the impact on capital can be

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Annuity anxiety

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Outsourcing your retirement income needs to an annuity provider was supposed to reduce your anxiety levels. Recent developments at the likes of Challenger are causing annuity owners some disquiet. As

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Franking credit opportunity before 30 June for share fund investors

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The end of this Financial Year presents savvy Australian share fund investors with the opportunity to top up their franking credits pool and reduce their tax bill. Franking credits collected

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The answer to building certainty is not more cash reserves

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Falling cash rates at historic lows means retirees face increased risk and an uncertain future, especially if they outlive their savings. Today’s RBA rate cut is a seminal moment for

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Living longer is one good reason to protect capital for sustainable income

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There are over five million baby boomers (born 1946 to 1964). For most, a bright future awaits. After full-time work, it’s a stage of life which could span 25 years

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Industry struggling with seismic shift from wealth accumulation to wealth utilisation

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A seismic shift is occurring within Australia’s investment landscape and the investment management industry is struggling to cope. Over five million Australian baby boomers (born from 1946 to 1964), more

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Capital protected fund launches for retiree incomes

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Brisbane-based Pentalpha Investment Management released a new retail class of unit in its Income for Life Fund at the start of 2019. This follows the launch of the Foundation Class

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