Do share markets care about news headlines? In April, the US share market posted its best month in over 30 years. How can this be? In the five weeks from 20 February through 19 March, 1.1 million US citizens filed jobless claims. During this time, the US share market fell 29%. In the following five […]
VIDEO: Coronavirus & Sharemarkets
Darren recently answered some of the most common questions from our clients and readers around the impacts of COVID-19 on markets. What should you be doing with your investment portfolio? Is now the time to buy? What are the impacts of COVID-19 on property? You will find the Q&A videos in two parts below. If […]
3 positive effects of a recession
Recession, recession, recession. These words are being shouted across media headlines and newspapers around the world as we deal with the impacts of COVID-19. It is indeed a difficult time for investors as we face economic challenges stemmed from a pandemic that no one could have predicted. But the headlines that we in Australia are […]
Downsizer Contributions
The Downsizer contribution gives Australians over the age of 65 who have recently sold their home the ability to make a superannuation contribution regardless of your working status. The idea is that sale proceeds up to $300,000 per person can be put into super to help fund your retirement. Who is this helpful for? Anyone […]
HomeBuilder Grant Program
The Australian government has initiated the HomeBuilder grant program to stimulate the residential construction sector and help safeguard the jobs of one million tradesmen around the country. It comes as the building sector faces a significant drop of 22% for homes approved for construction and 13.2% for alterations and additions, figures released by the Australian […]