Dividends
Positive signs visible despite the gloom
It's been a year best forgotten: the Australian sharemarket has lost almost 10 per cent and house prices nationally are about 3 per cent lower.
So, you're suddenly rich ... now what?
George Cochrane Term deposits can be a good option for those unaccustomed to the perks and pitfalls of coming into money.
Ask Noel
Noel Whittaker Is investing in income-producing shares with dividends reinvested a good way to grow my super balance?
Ask Noel
Noel Whittaker How can I know the exact balance of my super to tell if I’m above or below the $500,000 cut-off on super concessional contribution?
Wealth engineering for security
Bina Brown Whether it is a total financial overhaul or a prod in the right direction, almost everyone can benefit from some level of financial advice from a professional.
Ask Noel
I am 66 and retired. I only have a very small amount of super, which I removed from the fund when I lost $2500 in the GFC. This was a panic action that I already regret.
Family trusts in the frame over loopholes
Annette Sampson Got the impression the government is cracking down on family trusts? Don't count on it.
Ask Noel
Noel Whittaker I am a doctor aged 87. I work part-time in a medical centre and earn $50,000 a year.
Joint house ownership an option
George Cochrane A tenants-in-common approach could lead to estate issues, writes George Cochrane.
Now for your 12-month forecast
David Potts Expect sun, rain and everything in between in the markets this year. David Potts checks the barometer and gives his outlook on the investment climate.
