DGP by country since 1800
This animated chart is simply amazing. It's fascinating to see how the world has changed and is changing. Food for thought!!
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GDP by country since 1800
This animated chart is simply amazing. It's fascinating to see how the world has changed and is changing. Food for thought!!
All Australia’s vital statistics – October 2019
A great place to keep up-to-date with the 'bigger picture'.
Does your mind help or hinder your investment success?
Of all the decisions we make, investments ought to be the most rational. We should be able to whip off our rose-coloured glasses, replace them with green eyeshades and choose the lowest-cost investments with the highest-expected returns to create a diversified portfolio.
Four key principles that help achieve portfolio success
Buy low and sell high is the mantra of many a seasoned investor regardless of the asset class. Just stick to this investment strategy and you will never go wrong – right?
Traversing a synchronised economic slowdown
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) grabbed headlines this month on releasing its latest World Economic Outlook report, downgrading its global growth forecasts to the lowest levels since the 2008-09 financial crisis.
A positive pension change with a cash rate twist
Later this month around 630,000 Australians currently qualifying for a partial age pension will receive a welcome fortnightly payments boost.
Shares to remain volatile as trade war heats up
Shane Oliver - Investors should expect more sharemarket volatility over the next year as the trade war between the US and China ratchets up, according to AMP Capital.
NALI, LRBA measures pass Parliament
The government’s further restrictions to non-arm’s length income and LRBAs have passed Parliament, meaning SMSF trustees approaching retirement with an outstanding loan on a property will need to consider their options when planning contribution strategies for the 2020 financial year.
Interest rising in SMSF set-up
Interest in setting up an SMSF among those in APRA-regulated super funds is on the increase, while the average balance and age of new SMSF trustees have declined, according to Investment Trends data.
