If you are concerned about your own mental health, or if you are worried about the mental wellbeing of someone you care for, support is available from Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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Our view is that the decision to reduce risk needs to be traded off with the impact of potentially lower long-term returns.
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While negative headlines about the stock market can be off-putting, investors should be grateful for them. Every dollar invested today could buy considerably more shares than it would have done at the start of the year.
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From Bill Gates on this unprecedented time we are facing:
“It is reminding us that after every difficulty, there is always ease. Life is cyclical, and this is just a phase in this great cycle. We do not need to panic; this too shall pass.”
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Key message: investor emotion plays a huge role in magnifying the swings in investment markets. The key for investors is not to get sucked into this emotional roller coaster.
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Inflation is complicated, but a simple way to understand it is; as an increase in the price you pay for goods but it could also be seen as a decline in the purchasing power of your money.
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She’s now a self-described ‘funtrepreneur’ who loves to share her story and helps others write their own.
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This pull back in market provides an opportunity for diversified portfolio’s to make tactical assets allocation changes.
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Sometimes called ethical purchasing, moral purchasing, ethical sourcing, ethical shopping or green consumerism, ethical consumption involves buying products, or spending on services, that aren’t harmful to the environment or to society.
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This gender super gap is caused by a number of reasons.
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Bond yields heading back to historical lows.
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Financial planning is a specialist profession and you should make sure that you’re getting advice from a professional financial adviser who is properly licensed and qualified.
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One in 10 Australians are significantly boosting their income through the sharing economy by supplying services, according to estimates by the Sharing Hub.
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So there we are. Opening up about your finances could be a great help, but remember – your financial information is private, so treat it with care.
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Market Wrap
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As people age their home or super is likely to be what they consider most valuable. However, while these answers seem sensible, the real answer is your capacity to earn an income.
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As we move through life, find a partner, raise a family, and maybe start a business, the importance of insurance in a long term plan increases.
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The other key issue for 2020 will be credit and bond pricing, Low rates keep zombie assets alive.
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We’re also a generous bunch, spending an average of $93 on a significant Christmas gift.
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One way is to put the fun back into budgeting by taking a step back in time.
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