On Tues 28 January 2025 (AEDT) tech giant Nvidia’s shares plunged 17 per cent – its worst day on the market since March 2020 (which was early in the Covid-19 pandemic). To put that drop in Aussie dollars, that comes to a loss in value of almost $1 trillion. ($AU948 billion, or $US593 billion.) So […]
Archives for February 2025
Thinking about financial advice?
Thinking about getting financial advice but haven’t taken the first step? If so, you’re not alone. According to an Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) report[i] on Australian attitudes to financial advice, 41 per cent of survey participants who’d intended to seek advice, still hadn’t gone ahead. If that sounds like you, there’s probably a […]
Navigating retirement – FAQs about super
As you approach retirement, it’s important to understand how to access your superannuation. If you’re looking to retire this year – or are in the planning stages – here’s a list of frequently asked questions. When can I access my superannuation? Australian legislation sets out specific conditions – known as conditions of release – that […]