Nothing to see: Making sense of the inflation spike
If you’ve been watching the financial news over the past week, you will know that Australia’s inflation rates have now peaked to a 13-year high.
What does that mean for retirees, and should we be doing anything to protect the purchasing power of our nest eggs?
Lower for longer: Outlook for interest rates
Despite a bigger than expected economic rebound, interest rates are likely to stay at record lows for the foreseeable future. So, what does that mean for retirees who are trying to live off their retirement savings? And what should they be doing right now to make the most of the economic conditions?
A rising tide lifts all boats
Most economists believe that 2021 will be a good year for Australian shares.
We have snapped back from the COVID recession, with economic growth of 3.3 per cent in the September quarter. There are several vaccines being rolled out globally in what is the biggest vaccination campaign in history. Across 51 countries, 2.44 million doses a day are currently being administered. Here in Australia, we are looking to start our domestic program next month.