Has inflation peaked?
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This week, markets face what could be the most import week in recent memory.
With the Fed, Earnings and economic data set to be released.
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We are called to be architects of the future, not its victims.
If we don’t… we are nothing more than victims to governments, jobs, inflation, Covid, and… fate.
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RBA has lifted the cash rate.
Interest rates have risen over 1.25% over the past three months.
This will cost a family with a mortgage of $500,000 over $340 extra per month.
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Never waste a crisis.
Our current situation is very different to 2008, which was caused by lending excesses in the US housing market or the pandemic related collapse of 2020.
Our Newcastle Financial Planning Advisers discuss the factors at play in 2022.
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Our Lake Macquarie Financial Planning advisors continue to help people around Australia achieve financial freedom and this is what continues to motivate us each and every day.
To support you, here are 5 thoughts on Financial Freedom…
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How do I inflation proof my retirement?'
Inflation measures the change in the cost of living over time. There’s a good chance the spending power of the income you have now will be reduced by inflation during your retirement because the costs of goods and services will rise.
Part of maintaining your lifestyle in retirement is making sure your retirement income can keep up with inflation.
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Rising inflation, rising rates, continued war, surging energy prices, talks of recession… the list goes on about what’s possible to worry about!
However, it’s times such as these, it’s important to focus on what is within your control and look through the short-term noise. While dramatic market losses can sting, it’s important to keep a long-term perspective and stay invested in order to participate in the recoveries that typically follow.
Don't make long term decisions on short term metrics.
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Our first podcast recommendation…
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Has the genie been let out of the bottle?
How will inflation be reigned in?
We discuss the developments over night (16th June 2022)
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Our Newcastle & Lake Macquarie financial planning advisers provide a market update, highlighting what is happening around the global, what we are doing for our clients, and how we can support you.
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In my 17 years advising people how to retire, they always stated that they hate that word retirement!
We explore the conations we have learned and the new word for retirement, as the word retire has been retired.
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Buckle up - rate rises ahead!
Quick market update, discussing interest rates, property prices, market volatility and what’s next.
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Never let a good crisis go to waste
Russia’s aggression over the past few weeks has sent shock-waves through financial markets, with equities potentially at risk of more downside over fear of further escalation and uncertainty.
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Opportunities await as superannuation contributions rules change on 1 July 2022.
The key changes relate to the eligibility requirements to make personal super contributions.
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While we tend to give lots of thought to planning for the financial aspects of retirement, we often overlook the psychological impact of retiring from work.
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5 Reasons why you shouldn't get a loan to buy a car.
We explore a response we provided a prospective client recently, who was looking for support.
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Do I need to hire a financial planner?
Your finances matter. You work hard to earn your money, and you need to keep it safe.
While you are perfectly capable of doing that on your own, having some professional advice can be beneficial too. This is especially true during uncertain or turbulent times.
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The Top 17 financial mistakes financial planners see Australians make.
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