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You’ll have heard the old, almost grandmotherly adage that ‘every dollar counts’. But guess what – it’s true. Voluntary after tax super contributions (also called

Learn how to manage your money and understand where it goes. For many of us, making a budget seems like a daunting and fairly stressful

As baby boomers shift into retirement, Australia is on the brink of the nation’s biggest ever intergenerational wealth transfer. Yet estate or inheritance planning is

Dr Shane Oliver – Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Capital Key points 2021-22 was a rough year for investors as high inflation,

We’ve all heard of the dangers of emotional spending but what about emotional saving? Emotions can wield a powerful influence on our personal finances in

The economic impact of COVID-19 has been keeping a lid on interest rates in recent years. But they were on a downward trajectory even before

When you start a job, you can usually either choose a super fund or let your employer choose for you. Understanding the basics can help

How can investors rebalance their portfolio and how often should they do it? Read more to find out. The target mix of your investment portfolio

Whether you’re doing it because you want to travel, study or start a family, taking a career break can really affect your financial future. Thankfully,

Share markets have come under more pressure in the past week. From their all time highs to their lows in the last few days US

Asset allocation is the biggest determinant of investment returns. Here’s why taking the time to get it right matters. Choosing investments on a whim based

Setting the scene Marilyn is 67 and has had enough of work. She has worked hard and raised two children on her own and she’s