7 tips on early retirement Are you dreaming about early retirement, but unsure how to go about it? You might be surprised to learn that Aussies are retiring earlier, with 25% of men retiring before age 55 and 50% retiring between 55 to 64 years. For women, the figures are higher, with 55% stopping work […]
Time passes by so quickly that sometimes before we can cross the first item off our to-do list we’ve already added another. Here are some easy steps you can take to help simplify your life. If managing life’s everyday complexities only seem achievable when you’re daydreaming about the chef, cleaner, personal assistant or nanny that […]
Some property analysts claim the property cycle changes every 7 to 10 years. The AMP Capital’s chief economist, Shane Oliver, explores this view and explains what causes property cycles to change over time. The seven year property cycle Q: Shane, what is meant by the seven year property cycle? What are the different phases? A: The […]
The Impacts of disability Research highlights the protection life insurance can provide families One of the most rewarding things about being a financial adviser is seeing the positive impact an insurance policy can have on a family’s life. That’s why I was particularly interested in the findings from a recent study that explored the impact […]
Getting more done with fewer interruptions So you think you’re pretty good at multi-tasking? Well, research tells us we’re not – in fact we’re awful at it! And, according to Dr Julia Irwin, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Macquarie University who specialises in cognitive behaviour, we can’t perform multiple tasks with the same level of […]
Online source: One Path, Understanding the basics, 2016.Understanding the investment basics Whatever your financial goals, investing can be a great way to help you achieve them sooner. But where do you start? And what types of investments are right for you? What are you trying to achieve? If you’re thinking of investing, the first thing […]
The disadvantages of letting your insurance lapse Like many Australians you may be wondering if your cover can adapt to your needs. If you let your insurance lapse, you risk being unable to make a claim when you may really need to. Take a look at our claims statistics below and you’ll see that, more […]
Online source: Produced by AMP Life Limited and published on 23 March 2015It can be hard to know where to start or what’s ahead when you embark on setting up your own self-managed super fund (SMSF). The good news is AMP can help you every step of the way: Start with financial advice An SMSF isn’t […]
Online source: Produced by AMP Life Limited an published on 29 October 2015.Find out what it is, how it works and why it matters to you What is diversification? Diversification is a risk strategy that lets you ride the ups and downs of investing. It reduces your exposure to risk, so your investments won’t be […]
