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Inflation is a hot topic at the moment. But what exactly is it, and how does it affect you and your money?
Three reminders for the new (FBT) year
Be aware of fringe benefits obligations when salary packaging. Salary packaging is an arrangement between an employer and employee for the employer to provide certain benefits to the employee or associate of the employee in lieu of cash.
December 2021 quarter economic review
December 2021 quarter economic review in OBT’s Autumn 2022 outlook. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please speak to your Financial Adviser.
Managing the financial impacts of a mid-life crisis
Financially speaking, if you or a loved one are actually going through something that resembles a mid-life crisis, you probably have fewer reasons to chuckle.
5 things you and your partner should know about super
Super rules can affect couples differently to single people. And being part of a couple can have a big impact on your retirement savings goals too. Here are five things to understand about your super as a couple.
How do interest rates affect stock markets?
We will look at how interest rates affect stock markets and what may happen in an interest rate rise.
4 Financial tips anyone can use
There are lots of tips when it comes to getting ahead, financially speaking. If you’re struggling to get on top of your finances take a look at our suggestions and make a commitment to just start with one.
September 2021 quarter economic review
The COVID-19 pandemic remains a major feature on the global stage, although with growing vaccination rates and declining cases, the focus for the world’s economies has shifted to China and inflation.
10 Obstacles to Investing
Even though the investment principles we run on are simple, they aren’t always easy to understand and accept. Here are some of the objections we commonly encounter.
How to help your parents and still save for retirement
If you’ve now found yourself with parents you need to help, you may be wondering how this will affect your own retirement plans. So, here’s a few things you can do to help both you and your parents improve your chances of retiring comfortably.
