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Childcare subsidy increase: gamechanger or not?
Proposed changes to the childcare rebate scheme grabbed post-budget headlines – but are they going to have any real effect?
The financial consideration of aged care
When someone moves into aged care, the facility will usually ask for full payment of the Refundable Accommodation Deposit, which prompts people to sell their home or assets in order to finance. What the aged-care facilities don’t always tell you, however, is that full payment upfront is rarely the only option.
Bond rate rises and long-term strategy matters
The recent rise in long-term bond rates has focused the market on relative valuations and increased trading volatility. Crystal Wealth Partners Executive Director Tim Wedd gives his take on where we go to next.
Responsible and ethical investment trends
As society becomes increasingly socially aware, many businesses are following suit. Crystal Wealth Partners Investment & Advice Manager Lisa De Franck discusses some of the changes that are happening, which can help you identify strong, ethical investment opportunities.
Generating income in a low-rate environment
With cash rates at near zero, term deposits at historical lows and short-term government bonds at a little above zero, many investors are questioning where to get a reasonable income return without taking too much risk. Crystal Wealth Executive Director John McIlroy assesses the options.
Outlook 2021: the key drivers affecting the global economy
The pension changes you need to know about
The rules and regulations regarding how you can use your super to fund your retirement are often tweaked and changed – even more so as the Government create ways of helping people minimise the financial impact of COVID-19, so it’s important to keep abreast of how those changes may affect you. Here’s what you need to know.
Super contributions update 2021
A number of changes have been made to how you can contribute to your super fund – including changes to the work test requirements and concessional contribution catch-ups.
Responsible investing information session
If you’re curious about how Crystal Wealth manages responsible investing, and want to learn more, we’re hosting a complimentary information session on 27 January 2021 at 12.30pm.
Why your next investment strategy should be ‘responsible’
An investment strategy that takes into consideration responsible and ethical factors can perform better than the broader investment market.