Baby boomers have been the major beneficiaries of rising housing prices over the decades. That does not necessarily mean it’s a good investment decision for them to buy residential property as they near or begin retirement.
A tight labour market and sticky inflation suggests that the Reserve Bank is not about to cut the cash rate. Indeed, it’s more likely the bank will lift it again – good news for those with cash and term deposits.
As people age, a balanced diet becomes all the more important. So, seeing a nutritionist on a regular basis can be as crucial as a regular medical check-up to maintain good health and well-being.
The UK Government is not known for being a soft touch, but until April 2025 it is offering some Australians who have worked in the UK money for jam in the form of a pension top-up.
Technology has widespread appeal for retirees wanting to keep in touch with family and friends. The downside is the potential for having their personal information compromised with 17 per cent admitting they have been scammed.
Despite a royal commission putting seniors’ dental health on the political agenda, it remains stillborn. Meanwhile, the high cost of dental care means many are either delaying or totally avoiding getting treatment.
Laurence Parisi will build on more than two decades in real estate with listed and unlisted funds to grow funds under management and broaden the product offering.
Investors are cognisant of the capital gain and income property can deliver. But there’s a bonus in the form of a tax deferred component as part of their distributions that some might not realise.
The Federal Government had next year’s federal election firmly in its sights with this budget, and retirees were among the beneficiaries of its fiscal largesse.
In the 2019 federal election, Labor’s proposal to abolish cash refunds for excess franking credits went down like a lead balloon. So, will the $3 million cap proposal see Labor revisit history?
Ashton Reid from Martin Currie goes in-depth with James Dunn from The Inside Network on income-focused returns from the upside of urban population growth.
Anthony Kirkham from Western Asset Management goes in-depth with James Dunn from The Inside Network on bonds are back.
Tim Lowe from Lowe Living goes in-depth with Drew Meredith from The Inside Network on a next level property investment with Lowe Living.
Tim Lowe from Lowe Living speaks to Drew Meredith from The Inside Network for our IN60 series.
The 35th iteration of the awards saw Franklin Templeton Australia beat out fellow finalists BlackRock, Lazard, VanEck and Macquarie Asset Management to take out the Fund Manager of the Year award.
The Australian Shareholders’ Association recently held its second annual ASA Awards in recognition of best corporate governance, honouring Woolworths Group for its shareholder communications and Northern Star Resources for improved governance standards.
Despite the extra dollars and lingering COVID fears, the open seas have strong appeal as a holiday option. Just be careful to get the cruise that suits your interests and health needs.
For generations, and, in the case of chess, for centuries, parlour games have been providing endless hours of entertainment for families and friends alike. Now medical science is demonstrating they improve elderly people’s thinking and memory.
