Category: Investing
Financial Planning, Investing
Four share market volatility indicators to watch
While there’s no share market crystal ball, these real-time volatility indexes provide a gauge on investor sentiment about the future. Daily fluctuations in individual share prices are totally normal, but when share markets as a whole become more volatile it can be quite unsettling for many investors. It should come as no surprise that there […]
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Investing
Four investing lessons from the Australian Open
Earlier this year, the Australian Open had most spectators gripping the edge of their seats at times over its 14 days of play. From the opening round, right through to the women’s and men’s finals, you could say the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2023 had it all. Top-seed upsets, unexpected withdrawals, unforeseen events, […]
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Budgeting, Financial Planning, Investing
Is FIRE For You?
FIRE… Financial Independence, Retire Early. Sounds nice, doesn’t it? It’s easy to see why the FIRE movement is burning hot across the younger generations. The notions of financial independence and early retirement are surely appealing to the majority. But as with most good things, it comes at a price, and it’s important to weigh up […]
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Investing
6 Tips for the Young Investor in Today’s Markets
How much money you’re able to invest each year is one of the biggest factors in achieving your financial goals. And the longer you’re invested, the more time your money has to compound and grow. Inflation is up and markets are down. What does this mean for you? Entering the world of investing can be intimidating, […]
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Investing
Giving the Gift of Investing
Did you have a savings account when you were young? It wasn’t uncommon and those old Passbook accounts funded many a first car. Now you’re a parent, are you thinking of opening an account for your kids? Record low interest rates have taken some of the fun out of watching bank accounts grow, but there […]
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The Challenges of Market Timing
When markets fall, it’s natural to want to take action to prevent further losses. Doing so however can do more harm than good. Here’s why timing the market to buy low and sell high is not as easy as it sounds. If you’re invested in the financial markets and also keeping up with the news, […]
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