Fears of global recession premature
Markets have given a resounding thumbs down to Trump's Liberation Day tariffs, with fears that they may induce a global recession. The US market has now entered bear market territory, with 20% falls from the mid-February market highs. Now we have seen similar falls across Europe, Asia and domestically here in Australia.
Fork in the Road
Most Australians think that superannuation was introduced by Paul Keating in the early 1990s, but it wasn’t.
Some Australian super funds have existed for more than a hundred years. And if you’re fortunate enough to be a member of an old scheme, it pays to understand your options.
The Value of Good Advice
A research report from CPA Australia, CoreData and the University of NSW has put a value on the benefits of financial advice to Australian society. The comprehensive study found that the value of advice is $24,716 per person per year.
Good vibrations: Three signs of quality advice
It’s hard to find a financial adviser you can trust. And even if you do, it’s almost impossible for most people to judge the quality of the advice they receive.