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2017 Federal Budget Review
Read more: 2017 Federal Budget ReviewLast night’s budget was notable for its lack of major superannuation meddling for once. So, in the absence of any truly significant changes, we’ve pulled out the key points for you to consider.Pensioners Older Australians who lost their pensioner concession card by the pension assets test change introduced this year – you will be getting them back. The Government will make a one-off Energy Assistance Payment of $75 for single recipients and $125 per couple for those eligible for pension payments on 20 June 2017 and who reside in Australia. The payment will be automatically paid in the week commencing…
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Meet The Boss
Read more: Meet The BossDid you see us in the Dubbo Photo News a few weeks back? In case you missed, it here it is. We were in the March 23-29 2017 edition. Thanks to Dubbo Photo News for taking the time to come to our office to chat and learn more about our services. [rt_social_media_icons]
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2017 March Quarter Review
Read more: 2017 March Quarter ReviewEconomic Overview Global policy makers expressed a cautious welcome for continuing signs of improving activity during the March quarter. The Reserve Bank of Australia noted a pick-up in global trade and industrial production, alongside a tightening of labor markets. In the US, economic data continued to be supportive. Non-farm payrolls were robust and activity indicators buoyant. Manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) increased and the consumer confidence index rose to its highest level in 16 years. Reflecting the improving outlook for growth and inflation the Federal Reserve increased rates by 0.25% in March. Optimism over Donald Trump’s plans to cut taxes,…
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Planning Still The Only Miracle Cure
Read more: Planning Still The Only Miracle CureGood news came last week in the form of another miracle anti-aging cure. Sadly, the buzz kills at ABC’s Media Watch were quickly on the case. Reminding us it was just another “years away, only tested on mice, not yet even applicable to humans” story that had been pumped up by excitable journalists. Moving on and it’s another week with another cure. This week there’s good news on stopping dementia – sadly and again, it was only great news for the mice community. With human trials at least five years away. If you haven’t taken the hint in the first…
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Market Correction Obesession
Read more: Market Correction ObesessionFeeling a little too comfortable? Without a correction, the tired media headline of “X billions wiped off the sharemarket today” has been on hiatus so far this year. In its absence, there has been continued pontification about the overvaluation of shares, hinting about our closeness to a correction, and which of President Trump’s tweets might start any downfall. In other words, if you don’t have any actual news to report, talk about the next best thing – the potential for something to happen. This has been occurring throughout the media landscape, but The Australian Financial Review (AFR) is particularly good…
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