AJ Radio – Episode 22 (Recorded 11th June 2019)
In this 22nd Episode of AJ Radio we look at what investors should be thinking about before the close of the financial year and the latest emerging market news from the CFA Conference in London.
A new way to beat Centrelink’s Age Pension assets test limit?
Centrelink’s changes to the Age Pension assets test limit in January 2017 cut off access to the Age Pension for many retirees, when the maximum
How to beat regulators on the $1.6 million cap limit on superannuation
If you have more than $1.6 million in super, presently you might find that you are unable to make any further after-tax contributions (non-concessional contributions)
How to beat Labor’s proposed changes to the franking policy and stick it to the man!
The media has been a flurry recently about Labor’s proposed changes to franking credits. There has been public outrage over this, and the sad reality
AJ Radio – Episode 21 (Recorded 19th February 2019)
In this 21st Episode of AJ Radio we look at forecasts and what we can expect in 2019 for the markets, economy and everything financial.
How can I tell if my super fund provider is in financial difficulty?
I recently reviewed Media Super’s Annual Report after reading a media article that reported them purchasing a 429-year-old violin as an investment. I thought this
Bestsellers on retirement or investment planning: fiction or non-fiction?
A few years back, I attended an executive course run by University of Nebraska, Omaha. It took place just prior to the annual general meeting
What next for Australian property?
There have recently been many articles in the media regarding changing property prices. Unlike shares, which can be accurately tracked day-to-day, property is historically an
AJ Radio – Special Edition on Insights from CFA Annual Conference New York 2018
Hear Shaun’s insights on how effective company acquisitions are, what can we expect from the trade war between US & China, how to spot a recession, and lots more.
Does your retirement super need to be ‘Zengosaidan’?
I often like to read ‘peculiar’ books that give me some insights into different ways of thinking. I recently came across a book review in
Which would you prefer: a 7% or 12% return on your super?
It seems like a simple enough question. If you had a balance investment option in your super, would you choose a 7% or 12% return?
Could your Hostplus Index Balanced Fund be a disappointment?
Around $2.5 billion has reportedly flowed into the industry super fund Hostplus in recent times. This influx of funds has largely been on the back