The impact of COVID-19 on the economy has delayed the release of the Federal Budget this year to October instead of the usual May announcement. On Tuesday (6th Oct 2020), Treasurer Josh Frydenberg proposed a range of measures to get our economy back on it’s feet, albeit a third wave of COVID-19. Financial Life Planner […]
Archives for October 2020
To hedge or not to hedge?
When you invest globally you are not only exposed to the risk of the investment, you are also exposed to exchange rate risk. That is, the risk that the currency you purchase the asset in (e.g. British Pounds) will rise or fall against the Australian Dollar. Such movements in exchange rates can impact your investment […]
Estate Planning with an SMSF
Self Managed Super Funds continue to be a popular choice for those wanting more control over their retirement savings. The focus within SMSFs is often on implementing strategies to boost your account balance or reduce the tax bill. But an equally important stage of the lifecycle is estate planning with an SMSF. Estate planning and […]