Since March 23 we have seen an increase in the value of the ASX 200 of around 25% and in a previous article, I explained how markets always look forward rather than backward (see here). It all seems so logical…
Are investment markets showing the first green shoots or could there still be a late frost? As I am writing this in my self-isolated home office on 1 st May 2020 it is currently 5 degrees outside with very strong…
Carol* was in a state. She had just spent 1 hour and 40 minutes on the phone with Centrelink trying to assure them of her entitlement to JobSeeker Payment and finally had convinced the agent that she had registered several…
When to Sell “The markets are falling, when should I sell and cut my losses?” is a very common question in times like these. In fact, selling is exactly the opposite of what you should be doing as an…
We have grown very used to investment markets continually rising. From the depths of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) in March of 2009, we have seen a steady increase in asset values for a period of more than 10 years,…
Remember how 2019 was going to be the year where you got your personal finances in order? If you are now as organised as you wanted to be well done! If not, I am going to bet that one of…
With the end of financial year approaching, here are a few last minute reminders which might jog your memory, and give you the chance to take action before its all too late on Monday 1st July. If you want any…
In case you hadn’t noticed, we have a Federal election on 18th May. Whilst at Innovus we are politically agnostic (and the political views of our team are their own), we have put together the following summary of announced Labor…
Nobody likes a budget, in fact, in my experience, a major reason why people are reluctant to seek the services of a financial adviser is that they are fearful of have a budget imposed upon them. In addition, the hardest…
I am writing this article on our way to our happy place in the South Island of New Zealand. This must be our tenth or twelfth visit to this region, but it has been nearly three years since we have…