Author: Crystal Wealth Partners
Moulding the future with responsible investments
The investment landscape has shifted quite considerably over recent years, with more and more people looking to align their investment portfolio with their ethical values.
Will inflation return?
It’s a question that we’ve all been asking as the global economy edges along the road to recovery. Crystal Wealth Executive Director Tim Wedd discusses some key factors affecting global inflation.
Changes to superannuation guarantee
There was pre-budget speculation that the Government might alter the time table for increases in the compulsory super contributions.
Are you maximising your super contributions? Now’s the time to act
With the End of Financial Year fast approaching, now’s a good time to review your super contributions – here’s what you need to know.
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