The pearling capital of the world is becoming a destination for those wanting a retirement blessed by idyllic weather, beautiful beaches and a snapshot of multicultural Australia.
Living the European dream in retirement has its attractions. But meticulous planning and a healthy wallet are necessary ingredients to ensure it doesn’t become a nightmare.
When retirement looms, many look for a milder climate. In the US it’s Florida, and in Australia, it’s the Gold Coast. And the latter might just have more to offer.
Many retirees are attracted to the notion of self-managing their nest eggs – a bid to find self-worth in retirement. It can be a poor choice.
The Australian stock market has seen a stagnation in returns since 2006, leaving many questioning the wisdom of long-term equity positions. For retirees, it’s a particularly fraught issue, as their financial security depends on how these investments perform.
The Value versus Growth competition isn’t a competition, according to Schroders. Value will always outperform because it exploits “the one thing that never really changes”: human beings. Markets have seen a period of very strong value performance since the announcement and rollout of effective Covid-19 vaccines – the so-called “Vaccine Monday,” in November 2020 –…
“There is no alternative” – Margaret Thatcher This saying, shortened to TINA, has been among the most popular coming out of the investment industry over the last 12 months. Despite limited signs of the benefits of loose monetary policy, central banks doubled down in response to the pandemic, anchoring interest rates close to or below…
The requirement to quarantine created the perfect conditions to push virtual meetings past the tipping point to general adoption. Are they here to stay?
