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COMPASS
Aug 17, 20221 min read
The three phases of retirement
An interesting snapshot on the phases of retirement. While we all look forward to the “early” stages of retirement, it is important to...
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COMPASS
Aug 17, 20226 min read
You Ready to Let the Dogs Out?
The great unwind in monetary stimulus has led and will continue to lead equity market weakness, especially in the highest multiple parts...
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COMPASS
Aug 17, 20221 min read
BUPA private health cover
While not an area we provide advice on, or are qualified in, it has come to our attention that there has been a change in agreements...
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COMPASS
Jul 28, 20221 min read
The good news in the plunge in markets...
The good news in the plunge in markets – higher medium term return potential (assuming inflation is tamed) Dr Shane Oliver, Head of...
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COMPASS
Jul 28, 20222 min read
How high will interest rates go?
Not wanting to sound like a ‘broken record’, but this issue and the impact on property prices will hang around for the next (12) months....
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COMPASS
Jul 28, 20222 min read
Is a retirement village better than aged care?
Retirement village living and residential care are often seen as alternatives, but the fact is they are not true substitutes. The style...
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COMPASS
Jul 28, 20221 min read
What are inflation expectations telling us?
AMP Capital, Econosights An increase in short-term consumer inflation expectations reflects the current high inflation environment. While...
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COMPASS
Jul 28, 20221 min read
COMPASS news, great quotes & points of interest
COMPASS news. Some exciting news, we have had a new staff member join our COMPASS team. Stuart has started with us this month and you may...
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COMPASS
Jun 30, 20222 min read
A bit of perspective please!
The below is a headline from the ABC online site on the 30th June 2022. The underlying article went on to say; “the single-strategy,...
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COMPASS
Jun 22, 20221 min read
The plunge in shares & flow on to super...
The plunge in shares & flow on to super - key things for investors to keep in mind during times of market turmoil Dr Shane Oliver, Head...
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COMPASS
Jun 22, 20222 min read
Do you know what home loan rate you are paying?
According to a recent ‘Mortgage Choice’ survey conducted in May 2022, 55% of home owners with mortgages didn’t know what interest rate...
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COMPASS
Jun 22, 20221 min read
China – lockdowns, policy stimulus and regulatory burdens
AMP Capital, Econosights There are reasons to be optimistic on China: lockdowns are easing which will help to abate supply-chain related...
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COMPASS
Jun 21, 20221 min read
From free money to free fall – don’t lose sight of the long term
From the desk of James Abela Portfolio Manager, Fidelity Future Leaders Fund Well, what a difference six months can make. Throughout 2021...
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COMPASS
Jun 21, 20221 min read
Birthdays, Great quotes & points of interest
Birthdays We have one birthday in June..... Happy Birthday Megan!! Some great quotes…. “The key is not the will to win… everybody has...
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COMPASS
May 26, 20221 min read
Federal Election 2022 – what could this mean for you?
As the dust settles on the election and a new Prime Minister moves into Kirribilli house, we thought you might like a bit of a summary of...
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COMPASS
May 19, 20221 min read
The RBA starts raising rates – how far and how fast? And what does it mean for investors?
Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist insights The RBA has hiked the cash rate by 0.25% taking it to 0.35% and...
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COMPASS
May 19, 20221 min read
Australian Death Notification Service
The Australian Death Notification Service (ADNS) is an initiative of the Australian government to assist individuals to notify multiple...
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COMPASS
May 19, 20222 min read
Saving for a Home
According to a new ANZ CoreLogic Housing Affordability Report for the period between October 2021 to March 2022, housing affordability...
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COMPASS
May 19, 20222 min read
Chart Room: Three structural factors making for stickier inflation
An article from Fidelity International Inflation has dominated front pages in recent months, with headline consumer price increases in...
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COMPASS
May 19, 20223 min read
Two Australian cities ranked among the most unaffordable places to buy a property
Home News by Mina Martin, Article courtesy of Australian Broker An international think tank has ranked two Australian cities among the...
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