Aussies remain positive about retirement years
Despite increasing talk about ‘longevity’ risk and the realisation that people will be living longer lives, Australians generally have a positive, active and responsible attitude towards retirement, according to a global survey on retirement conducted by GfK.
The O’Brien’s story
An outwardly happy family smiles for the camera at Christmas in 2006. This is the family of Chris and Gail O’Brien and their three teenage children. It’s the perfect family shot, but on the inside, this was a family in crisis.
Parity: but what now?
When the Australian dollar reached parity with the US dollar there was jubilation among some in the media, as if we had won a hard-run race. Had we? And, if so, where’s the prize? Why should we have this sense that we have achieved some holy grail?
Smart strategies for June 30
With the end of financial year just around the corner, now is the time to review your finances. Putting in place some smart strategies could improve your overall financial position, and allow you to take advantage of a number of opportunities.
