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In unprecedented times, market volatility and the news headlines that follow can often be a cause of concern for members – particularly when it comes to superannuation.
How to seek out positivity and improve your wellbeing
In times of uncertainty, it’s more important than ever to take care of your emotional wellbeing and find ways to stay positive.
Economic recovery watch
After the economic downturn and uncertainty that COVID-19 has brought this year, the big question is when growth will return.
Economic Outlook Summer 2020
Looking ahead, there has been a recovery in business conditions and confidence. Conversely, retail sales weakened in late September as households reduced their spending with the tapering of the JobKeeper program from October onwards.
Investment options in retirement explained
Getting the balance right between a safe spending rate and having enough income to enjoy retirement takes some careful planning. Investing for a reasonable return is one approach to helping your savings go the distance.
OBT’s Damon Zischke named Lonsdale Young Adviser of the Year
It is with the greatest pleasure to be able to announce that our OBT Financial Planner, Damon Zischke, has been named Future Leader of the Year in the 2020 Lonsdale Financial Planner Awards! Congratulations Damon!
Budget update 2020/21
The 2020 Budget is all about jobs, jobs and spending to make more jobs. We already have JobSeeker and JobKeeper, and now we have JobMaker and JobTrainer.
Strategies for long-term investing
Long-term investment can be challenging. Given the inherent volatility of markets, it’s useful to remind ourselves of strategies we can utilise to meet long-term investment goals.
The cycle of investor emotions
Since emotions pose a threat to our financial health, it is important that we are aware of them so we can make the best possible decisions to ensure financial security.
How did interest rates get so low?
We are operating in a world where interest rates are now very low both overseas and here in Australia; a time of uncertainty has arisen. Therefore, in this current climate, your assets should be sheltered to ensure financial security.
