Financial News & Changes

Our New Home

In early March 2018 whilst in the mits of having a baby we also moved office space to 5a Hamilton Street, Gisborne. It looks much better in person so please drop and and say hello.
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Are shares diving?

Key points - The US share market is long overdue a decent correction. This now appears to be unfolding and may have further to go as higher inflation, a slightly more aggressive Fed and higher bond yields are factored in.  - This will impact most share markets including Australian shares.  ...
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Review of 2017, outlook for 2018

– still in the "sweet spot" but expect more volatility ahead Key points - Despite the usual worry list, 2017 has been pretty good for investors as global growth and profits accelerated and central banks stayed benign as inflation stayed low.  - The “sweet spot” combination of solid global growth ...
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Watch out for tax scams

Tax time and that means a juicy refund may be just around the corner. It’s a busy time for scammers too, and last year alone 48,000 Australians fell prey to tax scams between July and October. Already this year, the Tax Office has registered over 17,067 scam reports with victims ...
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2017-18 Federal Budget update

Here’s a roundup of some of the key Budget proposals put forward, and a look at how they might affect your financial goals — whether you’re starting out in your working life, building a career and family, or enjoying the fruits of your labour in retirement. Remember, at this stage ...
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Super changes are coming

2 things you can do now While the government will reduce the amount of money you can put into super from 1 July 2017, the good news is that you could still take advantage of opportunities before the financial year ends. The Australian Government’s May 2016 Federal Budget proposals and ...
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