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Time in the market not timing the market

May 2, 2020 by Penny Pryor Leave a Comment

When markets fall by as much, and as quickly, as they have recently, it’s easy to conclude that it’s time to move all your assets into a safer haven.

How the 10/30/60 Rule can help achieve your retirement plans

December 8, 2019 by Janine Mace 1 Comment

Research first undertaken in the United States nearly 30 years ago found around 90 cents of every one dollar in retirement income comes from the earnings you achieve on your super investments, with only 10 cents coming from your own savings.

What is the Sharpe ratio and why is it important for your super?

August 4, 2019 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

The Sharpe ratio can help you determine the investment choice that will deliver the highest returns while also considering risk. Find out what it is, and how you can use it…

Get real: How we delude ourselves about investments

June 18, 2019 by Graham Hand Leave a Comment

Most of us delude ourselves about our investments. For example, we talk about our winners while the losers sit quietly in the bottom drawer. The biggest delusion is not adjusting rates of return for inflation, using what is known as the real rate.

The magic of compounding interest

April 8, 2019 by Ben Hall Leave a Comment

Compound interest is the interest calculated from an initial sum of money which is then added to the total which increases each time that interest payment is paid out.

The Rule of 72, and how it can help you choose an investment

April 8, 2019 by Ben Hall Leave a Comment

How long does it take to double your investment? By applying The Rule of 72, you’ll be able to answer that question since it is an easy mathematical formula.

‘Today’s Dollars’: The impact of inflation on retirement income

April 8, 2019 by Ben Hall Leave a Comment

Planning for your retirement and working out how much you’ll need to enjoy a good standard of living after your working years can be a complex task, and one factor that needs to be considered is inflation.

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