The search for income in a low interest rate environment
Government bonds performed well for investors in 2008 whilst coporate bonds were overlooked. We consider the opportunity for investors in 2009, whether government bonds now look to be overvalued and how to gain exposure to this sector.
The ructions in investment markets over the past 20 months have produced an unusual investment opportunity: equity like returns with bondholder security. Investment grade corporate bonds are offering
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End of year tax tips
End of year planning from NW Advice
Andrew Reeve-Parker,
Director of NW Advice, offers his end of year tax tips
1. Salary Sacrifice – Direct a portion of your pre-tax salary to superannuation and pay tax at 15% as opposed to your marginal rate of tax which can be up to 46.5%, a potential saving of 31.5%. Sit back and watch the effects of compounding grow your retirement wealth. Effective For: Workers who earn more than $30,000 and have an effective tax rate of 31.5%+ Trap: If you are
Tips for 2008 from NW Advice
Eight for 2008 from NW Advice
Andrew Reeve-Parker, Director of NW Advice, offers his eight top tips for the year ahead
1.
Give your Tax File Number to your Super Fund
If you don’t, the ATO will deduct 46.5% from your employer contributions and deny your personal contributions.
2.
Timing your Investment
if you are sitting on cash, resign yourself to never being able to pick the bottom of the market. You can however put the
