The architect of Australia’s superannuation system believes members need between $300,000 and $500,000 in retirement, meaning that the rate of super will need to rise to 15 per cent. In an ABC 7.30 special report, former prime minister Paul Keating said the government needs to continue to...
With the Morrison government decidedly abandoning its controversial plan to allow domestic violence survivors early super access, calls are increasing for victims to be enabled access to their superannuation in family court settings. The government has abandoned its plan to allow women to withdraw up to...
If your goal is to save for the future, or perhaps start putting away for your children’s education - then unless you plan on putting your savings under your mattress, the sooner you start the better. That’s because you could be missing out on earning compound...
Are you thinking of giving or lending money to adult children (or other family members) who are in financial hardship? Parents are often called on to help during times of crisis. Now, with a growing number of people experiencing financial hardship as a result of the...
History shows us that overnight investment success rarely happens. Starting up a business venture, and turning it into a profitable enterprise (if that ever occurs), can take many years. It's the same with building investment wealth. By Tony Kaye, Senior Personal Finance Writer, Vanguard Australia Elon Musk,...
Given the current investment outlook, we explain why income focused retirees need to rethink how to earn enough income to meet their spending goals. What are your plans for your retirement years? Are you, like most, working towards financial independence, when you can shed the responsibilities of...
The transfer balance cap is a limit on how much super can be transferred into pension accounts earning tax-free income. On 1 July, this cap will be increased. What might this mean for your retirement income stream? By Tony Kaye, Senior Personal Finance Writer, Vanguard Australia A...
It's now been one year since the COVID-19 outbreak sent global markets into freefall. How have investors fared since the 2020 crash and what are the lessons learned? By Tony Kaye, Senior Personal Finance Writer, Vanguard Australia Hungarian-born illusionist Harry Houdini was famous for his great escapes....
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has weighed in on the superannuation debate in the clearest sign yet that the government may be considering a freeze to the legislated increase.
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The tremendous surge in the price of cryptocurrencies has attracted the attention of many investors, who may be considering the digital currency as a potential substitute for traditional asset classes in diversified portfolios. But Roger Aliaga-Díaz, chief economist for the Americas and head of portfolio...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.