Market Update May 2012 This month’s edition brings mixed reports from the major global economies. The US economy continues to show improvement, with the latest GDP data showing an eleventh consecutive quarter of growth. Europe’s financial and political challenges continued to be a key focus for investors. Furthermore, most European markets experienced losses during April, with most major indices closing … Read More
2012 Budget Video
Excellent summary of this years budget from Gemma Dale of MLC. http://www.mlc.com.au/videos/2012/05/federal_budget_2012/
Market Update April 2012
Market Update April 2012 This month’s edition has mixed news from the major global economies around the world. The good news is the US economy continues to show improvement with the latest data supporting a recovery, and lower unemployment. However, Europe in contrast, has been somewhat disappointing with the manufacturing sector causing concern for markets. As markets continue to remain … Read More
Trio Capital
Trio Capital Here is a 7.30 report on the super fund fraud Trio Capital. It highlights, for me two things: the dangers lurking away from mainstream investments and also the baffling confidence of the accountant/adviser involved. http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2012/s3480585.htm
How Much You Need When Growing Old
How Much You Need When Growing Old A great article here from Penny Pryor of The Sunday Age on how much you need to live on and how much you might need to achieve that. Click here to download the PDF document
Market Update March 2012
Market Update March 2012 Starting off in Europe, the sovereign debt issues with Greece have unfortunately re-emerged again. While a deal was agreed at the last minute to help Greece avoid defaulting on loan, it’s hard to say how long this situation will last. The latest data from the US was mixed. While retail sales and small business sentiment for … Read More
5 tips for Nailing your New Years Resolutions
5 tips for Nailing your New Years Resolutions 5 tips from MLC for getting those resolutions achieved! http://www.mlc.com.au/keynotedigital/edition8/article1.html?art=1
Brian Parker’s Economic Update Video
Brian Parker’s Economic Update Video http://www.mlc.com.au/videos/2012/02/brian_parker/index.html