When it comes to investing, the main asset classes are cash, fixed interest, property, and shares. Importantly, each asset class (and...

For the first time since November 2010, the RBA has raised its official cash rate - from 0.1% taking it to 0.35%, joining central banks...

When it comes to maintaining your financial wellbeing in retirement, it’s important to understand that as you enter this phase of your...

Whether you dream of retiring and travelling the world, caravanning around Australia, or pottering in the garden, the question remains...

The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey follows the lives of over 17,000 Australians each year-collecting...

According to 2016 Census data*, about 76% of over-65s are homeowners, while 12% are renters and 11% are in other tenure arrangements (eg...

One of the risks retirees can face is the potential to run out of retirement savings by living longer than expected-commonly referred to...

Gearing or borrowing to invest, allows individuals and couples to excel their wealth creation to help grow their retirement assets....

Investing in direct shares describes when you buy shares on the Australia Securities Exchange as an individual. But is this investment...

A self-managed super fund is a private super fund that you manage yourself, giving you the power to choose the investments and insurance...

Wealth Creation Wealth Creation starts with three simple principals 1. Spend less than you earn 2. Invest your surplus wisely 3. Don't...

The return and growth of your superannuation balance will depend on if you invest it right. For couples looking to live a comfortable...

A managed fund involves pooling together money from different investors into one fund that is then invested to buy assets such as shares,...

Formerly known as Dalle Cort Financial Services, My Fortress have generously agreed to a three-year scholarship commitment to James Cook...