How are your holiday plans rating?
It might have taken several months but interest rate rises are impacting many Australians' holiday season plans. Many are feeling the pinch of higher repayments, combined with an increasing cost of living.
Markets rally on softer inflation (Market Update)
The US October CPI came in at a lower-than-expected annual increase of 7.7% (the expectation was 7.9%) and triggered a big rally in stocks as well as bonds.
Are investment bonds worth considering?
Investment bonds can be a cost-effective, tax-effective, and convenient way to pass on your wealth, and with tighter restrictions on super contributions and increased market uncertainty, bonds might be worth a fresh look.
