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How to Price Risk
Read more: How to Price RiskOne of the big allures of investing is finding a company at a low price, buying it, and then riding it to a high price. Very sweet. It’s said that losses are felt more acutely than wins, but hitting a big winner would be an amazing feeling. Unfortunately, it’s very hard to do. Being right once, discovering that unpolished gem of a company before it soars is hard. Being right twice, having the unemotional demeanor to sell it and make a clean break with your loot, is even harder. It doesn’t stop people from trying because for every dud an…
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Federal Budget 2024/25
Read more: Federal Budget 2024/25The Federal Budget has been released, and for the current financial year, it is once again in surplus, albeit by a smaller margin than last year: $9.3 billion.This is better than the deficit which was forecast in last year’s budget. However, forecasts are showing four consecutive deficits beyond this financial year, which are estimated to push gross debt over $1 trillion in 2025-26. Many of the headline items have already been announced or leaked, so some are being heated back up to make us feel good. Notably, budgets are always framed around winners and losers, thanks to the media, and…
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If Aged Care is Confusing – Get Advice
Read more: If Aged Care is Confusing – Get AdviceMany people think they can’t afford to get aged care advice, but the reality is you probably can’t afford not to get advice. RADs, DAPs, MPIRs, MTAs and ACATs !! These are just a few of the acronyms you will face when navigating aged care decisions. It might even feel like you’ve landed in a foreign country where you don’t understand the language or the rules. Navigating your way through aged care and the jargon is not easy. Frustration, confusion and anxiety are feelings you are likely to experience, especially if you have arrived at this point with little preparation.…
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2024 Q1 March Quarter Review
Read more: 2024 Q1 March Quarter ReviewEconomic Overview Q1 2024 was another positive quarter from both an economic and investment perspective. Global markets notched strong gains led by the enthusiasm for all things artificial intelligence, while the important US economy continued to prove resilient. The expectations for rate cuts have also continued to play a role in underpinning market performance, but there is some recognition the number of cuts may be fewer and the pace of them may be slower than was previously hoped. Australian shares lagged their global counterparts, but still delivered a very healthy mid single digit return, and the ever-volatile Australian listed property…
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Getting your RAD back
Read more: Getting your RAD backMoney you pay as a lump sum for your residential aged care room will be refunded to your estate – so what do you need to know about when and how your money is refunded. Accommodation payments (called Refundable Accommodation Deposits – RADs for short) are one of the most misunderstood areas of residential aged care. Many people don’t realise that a RAD is not “lost” money but is refundable when you leave care or pass away. When entering care you will have the choice to pay for your room as a lump sum or a daily fee. If you…
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