MLC Economic Update with Bob Cunneen – August 2024
Key events in July 2024 Global share prices made modest gains in July given hopes that lower interest rates are coming in Europe and the
12th August 2024
2024
Saving in a high interest account: what you need to know
Key takeaways By meeting certain conditions every month, you could have access to higher interest rates Many banks offer their best savings rates to customers
12th August 2024
Tax and super changes for the new financial year
The tax cuts introduced from July 1 and other changes may mean it’s time for a review of your current tax, super and investment strategies
12th August 2024
Going for Gold
Gold prices have been climbing strongly in 2024 as investors, jittery about the effects of wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, buy up the
12th August 2024
August 2024 RBA Announcement
At its meeting today, the Reserve Bank Board announced it was leaving the cash rate at 4.35 per cent. Please click here to view the
9th August 2024
Spending your kids’ inheritance
Many Australians expect an inheritance, but their parents may have a different view. Around one in two Australians have received or expect to inherit money
5th August 2024
Disposing of shares
How to dispose of shares You can dispose of your shares in the following ways: selling them giving them away (gifting shares) transferring them to
5th August 2024
Is it worth salary sacrificing into super?
Key takeaways Salary sacrificing into super involves redirecting a portion of your pre-tax salary into your super fund One of the primary advantages of salary
5th August 2024
Deeming freeze a win for Age Pensioners
Why the decision to keep deeming rates on hold may be a window for interest rates. In delivering the second reading of the Appropriation Bill
29th July 2024
Estate planning: why it’s important to have a will
What is your ‘estate’? Your ‘estate’ includes everything you own – your ‘earthly possessions’, if you will. It can include for example cash, property, cars,
29th July 2024
How much do you need to be rich these days?
Average household wealth, and what it takes to rank among Australia’s wealthiest 1%. Being a billionaire isn’t what it used to be. Back in 1990,
29th July 2024
The power of the core-satellite investing strategy
Discover why having a core-satellite approach to your portfolio is a powerful investment tool. What is a core-satellite strategy and why is it so powerful?
22nd July 2024