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NATALLIA SMITH
September 15, 2022
Business, Investing

NATALLIA SMITH
September 15, 2022
Business, Investing
     

 
   Consumer spending slowdown starts to show  Rate hikes and the soaring cost of living are finally starting to weigh on household spending.  Non-essential outgoings decreased in August, according to CommBank’s household spending intentions

Rate hikes and the soaring cost of living are finally starting to weigh on household spending.

Tagged: Business, investing

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NATALLIA SMITH
September 8, 2022
Retirement, Expat

NATALLIA SMITH
September 8, 2022
Retirement, Expat
     

 
   Retiring Abroad: what to consider before you retire overseas   Australia is the lucky land, but as Australians, we’re also lucky to have the freedom to travel and explore the world   I’ve lived and worked my whole life to reach the point

Australia is the lucky land, but as Australians, we’re also lucky to have the freedom to travel and explore the world

Tagged: Retirement, Expat

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NATALLIA SMITH
September 8, 2022
Pension, Retirement

NATALLIA SMITH
September 8, 2022
Pension, Retirement
     

 
   Pensions bumped up as living costs climb  More than 4.7 million Australians struggling to cope with cost of living pressures are in line for a helping hand.  An indexation increase on September 20 will be the largest rise for welfare paym

More than 4.7 million Australians struggling to cope with cost of living pressures are in line for a helping hand.

An indexation increase on September 20 will be the largest rise for welfare payments in more than 30 years and the biggest for pensions in 12 years, Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth says.

Tagged: Pension, Retirement

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NATALLIA SMITH
September 8, 2022
Economist

NATALLIA SMITH
September 8, 2022
Economist
     

 
   Seven key charts for investors to keep an eye on in assessing the investment outlook   Key points     While we are optimistic on a 12-month horizon, shares are at high risk of further falls and a re-test of their June lows in the short te

While we are optimistic on a 12-month horizon, shares are at high risk of further falls and a re-test of their June lows in the short term given hawkish central banks, heightened recession risks and geopolitical risks.

Tagged: economist

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NATALLIA SMITH
September 8, 2022
Business, FINANCE

NATALLIA SMITH
September 8, 2022
Business, FINANCE
     

 
   Lift in growth but economy faces hurdles  The economy grew 0.9 per cent in the June quarter but Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the encouraging headline figure “doesn’t tell the whole story”.  “Our economy is growing relatively solidly, but s

The economy grew 0.9 per cent in the June quarter but Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the encouraging headline figure “doesn’t tell the whole story”.

Tagged: Business, Finance

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NATALLIA SMITH
September 1, 2022
Exclusive, Investing, Retirement, Entertainment

NATALLIA SMITH
September 1, 2022
Exclusive, Investing, Retirement, Entertainment
     

 
   Retirement activities you can look forward to  Contrary to popular belief, retirement is not only about rest or relaxation. After all, your interests and objectives in life could change. The goals you have today could be very different fr

Contrary to popular belief, retirement is not only about rest or relaxation. After all, your interests and objectives in life could change. The goals you have today could be very different from those you have in mind for retirement in a few years.

Tagged: Retirement, Investment, investing, exclusive

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NATALLIA SMITH
September 1, 2022
Economist

NATALLIA SMITH
September 1, 2022
Economist
     

 
   Econosights: Have we reached peak inflation?   Key points     A peak in inflation (in annual terms) has likely been reached in the US while Australia is lagging behind and is likely to see a peak in December 2022. Extremely high European

Early signals that of a peak in inflation led to an initial rebound in sharemarkets from their June lows as markets got excited that central banks would start to ease up on aggressive rate hikes.

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NATALLIA SMITH
August 25, 2022
Aged Care, BUSINESS OWNER, FINANCE, Retirement

NATALLIA SMITH
August 25, 2022
Aged Care, BUSINESS OWNER, FINANCE, Retirement
     

 
   As scams evolve, so can you  We've seen the number of scams in Australia continue to grow, with  55% of the population being exposed to a scam in 2020-21 alone* . Scams are growing in numbers, type, sophistication and losses.   We all hav

Scams are growing in numbers, type, sophistication and losses.

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NATALLIA SMITH
August 25, 2022
Exclusive, Property, Tax

NATALLIA SMITH
August 25, 2022
Exclusive, Property, Tax
     

 
   4 Essential considerations before buying a rental property  You can take a step toward building your wealth seriously by buying a rental property whenever you’re ready with the funds. If you commit to this now, you can benefit from passiv

You can take a step toward building your wealth seriously by buying a rental property whenever you’re ready with the funds.

Tagged: exclusive, property, Tax

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NATALLIA SMITH
August 25, 2022
Property, Tax

NATALLIA SMITH
August 25, 2022
Property, Tax
     

 
   Housing boom and bust cycle debunked  The surge in house prices during the pandemic is likely to be followed by a modest correction, if history is to be believed.  The average housing market upswing has pushed prices markedly higher than

The surge in house prices during the pandemic is likely to be followed by a modest correction, if history is to be believed.

Tagged: property, Tax

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NATALLIA SMITH
August 25, 2022
Investment, Retirement, SUPERANNUATION

NATALLIA SMITH
August 25, 2022
Investment, Retirement, SUPERANNUATION
     

 
   Super for nest eggs not ‘pet projects’  The federal opposition has accused the Labor government of trying to funnel superannuation into “pet projects”, and called for the health of Australian nest eggs to remain the top priority.  Treasur

The federal opposition has accused the Labor government of trying to funnel superannuation into “pet projects”, and called for the health of Australian nest eggs to remain the top priority.

Tagged: Investment, Retirement, superannuation

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NATALLIA SMITH
August 18, 2022
Grief, Loss, Trauma, FINANCE

NATALLIA SMITH
August 18, 2022
Grief, Loss, Trauma, FINANCE
     

 
   Identifying the four stages of transition for widows   While the journey through grief and widowhood is unique to each widow, it will likely progress through four stages of transition. The following are the four stages and what you s

While the journey through grief and widowhood is unique to each widow, it will likely progress through four stages of transition.

Tagged: Grief, Loss, Finance

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NATALLIA SMITH
August 18, 2022
Economist

NATALLIA SMITH
August 18, 2022
Economist
     

 
   Booms, busts and investor psychology – why investors need to be aware of the psychology of investing   Key points     Investment markets are driven by more than just fundamentals. Investor psychology plays a huge role and helps explain wh

Investment markets are driven by more than just fundamentals. Investor psychology plays a huge role and helps explain why asset prices go through periodic booms and busts.

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NATALLIA SMITH
August 11, 2022
Investing, Retirement, SUPERANNUATION

NATALLIA SMITH
August 11, 2022
Investing, Retirement, SUPERANNUATION
     

 
   Cost of Retirement – How Much Is Enough for a Comfortable Lifestyle?  No one can blame you if, during your 20s and 30s, you didn’t really think much about retirement. If you’ve been putting away a reasonable fixed amount (about 10% of you

In case you’re feeling a little lost and want to know the average cost of retirement per month, then this article can help.

Tagged: investing, Retirement, superannuation

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NATALLIA SMITH
August 11, 2022
Investing, Money, Tax

NATALLIA SMITH
August 11, 2022
Investing, Money, Tax
     

 
   ATO reveals nation’s highest earning areas  Residents from the Perth suburbs of Cottesloe and Peppermint Grove have been revealed to have the highest average income in the nation, according to new tax figures.  Data from the Australian Ta

Residents from the Perth suburbs of Cottesloe and Peppermint Grove have been revealed to have the highest average income in the nation, according to new tax figures.

Tagged: investing, Money, Tax

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NATALLIA SMITH
August 4, 2022
FINANCE, Exclusive

NATALLIA SMITH
August 4, 2022
FINANCE, Exclusive
     

 
   $250 Power Saving Bonus Program - FAQs   Find more information here:    https://compare.energy.vic.gov.au/psb-faq

What is the $250 Power Saving Bonus for Victorian households?

Tagged: Finance

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NATALLIA SMITH
August 4, 2022
SUPERANNUATION, Tax

NATALLIA SMITH
August 4, 2022
SUPERANNUATION, Tax
     

 
   Work out if you have to pay super  How to work out when employers need to pay super guarantee and which employees are eligible.     What super payment is required  If you pay a worker, you are also required to pay super guarantee. Yo

How to work out when employers need to pay super guarantee and which employees are eligible.

Tagged: superannuation, Tax

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NATALLIA SMITH
August 4, 2022
FINANCE

NATALLIA SMITH
August 4, 2022
FINANCE
     

 
   Cost of living has risen for all groups by between 4.6 and 5.2 per cent  Inflation raised the cost of living across four household types in the June quarter, with higher transport and food costs the biggest contributor, statistics show.

Inflation raised the cost of living across four household types in the June quarter, with higher transport and food costs the biggest contributor, statistics show.

Tagged: Finance

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NATALLIA SMITH
August 4, 2022
Investing

NATALLIA SMITH
August 4, 2022
Investing
     

 
   RBA tempers language on rate rises  The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the door open for less aggressive rate rises, tempering its language in its latest board statement as homeowners prepare for banks to react to the latest hike.  Th

The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the door open for less aggressive rate rises, tempering its language in its latest board statement as homeowners prepare for banks to react to the latest hike.

Tagged: investing

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NATALLIA SMITH
July 28, 2022
Exclusive, FINANCE, Property

NATALLIA SMITH
July 28, 2022
Exclusive, FINANCE, Property
     

 
   Top 10 Brilliant Money-Saving Tips  Whether you’re looking to save money for financial security, investment, a future purchase or retirement, the best time to start doing so is now.  However, saving money takes discipline and commitment.

Whether you’re looking to save money for financial security, investment, a future purchase or retirement, the best time to start doing so is now.

Tagged: exclusive, Finance, property

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