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Oliver’s Insights: Federal Budget 2021-22 overview
12 May 2021 | Grow my wealth AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver looks at what the 2021-22 Federal Budget means for the Australian economy and investors Read more
Federal Budget 2021-22
12 May 2021 | Grow my wealth Find out how the changes proposed in the 2021-22 Federal Budget could affect you. Read more
10 Ways to Boost Your Super
07 May 2021 | Grow my wealth Check out what you could do while you’re still earning an income and have time on your side, noting not everyone will be eligible for the government’s Age Pension when they retire. Read more
Oliver's Insights – The return of geopolitical risk? – what to watch over the remainder of 2021
05 May 2021 | Grow my wealth AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver identifies the key risks that Australian investors should watch out for in 2021. Read more
7 tips to reduce your debts before you retire
05 May 2021 | Manage my money As your working life draws to a close, your social life and recreational activities don’t have to. If you’re a little anxious about money still owing, here are a few pointers. Read more
Oliver's Insights – Three reasons why the long-term bull market in Australian house prices may be getting close to the end
21 April 2021 | Grow my wealth AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver looks at the outlook for Australian property. Read more
Super contribution caps are going up from 1 July 2021
16 April 2021 | Grow my wealth The amount of money you can contribute into your super each year is about to increase. Read more
Your super checklist for EOFY
16 April 2021 | Manage my money The lead up to 30 June can be a good time to maximise tax benefits that may be available to you inside super. Read more
Oliver's Insights – The importance of starting point valuations for investment returns – and where are we now?
14 April 2021 | Grow my wealth AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver identifies the key drivers of investment returns. Read more
9 tips to manage your debts
08 April 2021 | Manage my money How you tackle your debts may make a big difference to what you pay in the long run. Read more
From spender to saver
06 April 2021 | Manage my money An AMP writer looks at how his attitude towards personal finances changed after a wake-up call. Read more
Oliver's Insights – RBA on hold and likely to remain easy for a long while yet as full employment gets more of a look in
06 April 2021 | Grow my wealth AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver looks at the outlook for Australian interest rates and what it means for investors. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Market outlook Q&A
30 March 2021 | Grow my wealth AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver answers investors’ main questions about the economic and market outlook Read more
Tips for when you land your first full-time job
24 March 2021 | Manage my money Congratulations on scoring your first full-time job. To get you up to speed with some of the important money-related stuff, here are some tips from AMP. Read more
How to reassess your spending and budgeting habits
16 March 2021 | Manage my money From our spending habits to our saving trends, the pandemic has changed the way most Australians think about money. Understand how to reassess your spending and create a new 2021 budget. Read more
6 steps to building good financial habits
12 March 2021 | Manage my money Do you want to feel financially better prepared? Good financial habits can help you feel more secure. Read more
The three key habits of the financially secure
12 March 2021 | Manage my money Want to improve your financial wellness? Learn the 3 key habits of people who are financially secure. Read more
Relationship break-up entitlements when you're in a de facto
12 March 2021 | Manage my money We answer some of the commonly-asked questions, so you're across your rights and responsibilities should your de facto relationship breakdown. Read more
Oliver's Insights – Shares have had a very strong rebound since March last year so where are we in the investment cycle?
10 March 2021 | Grow my wealth As shares come off a strong 12 months, AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver looks at where we are in the investment cycle. Read more
Oliver's Insights – Bitcoin – it’s not a currency, it’s not a capital asset… so what is it?
04 March 2021 | Grow my wealth AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver examines the phenomenon of digital currencies like bitcoin. Read more
Transfer balance cap set to increase to $1.7 million
23 February 2021 | Plan my future The amount of super savings that can be transferred into a tax-free pension account will increase from $1.6 million to $1.7 million on 1 July this year, but not for everyone. Read more
Oliver's Insights – The bond crash of 2021? Seven things for investors to consider
23 February 2021 | Grow my wealth AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver looks at the outlook for bonds. Read more
Oliver's Insights – Australian house prices on the upswing again – seven things to bear in mind about the Australian property market
17 February 2021 | Grow my wealth AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver examines the outlook for Australian property prices. Read more
Making the most of record-low interest rates
16 February 2021 | Grow my wealth Why are interest rates so low and how long will they stay that way? What does that mean for you and your financial goals? Here we explain. Read more
Financial wellness in 2020 – how did yours compare?
15 February 2021 | Manage my money With a global crisis and economic downturn, you’d expect financial wellness to plummet. But research from AMP suggests that might not be the case. Read more
Oliver's Insights – Nine common mistakes investors make
09 February 2021 | Grow my wealth AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver looks at the most common ways investors can go wrong. Read more
Are you eligible for school subsidies?
03 February 2021 | Manage my money Get up to speed with the government subsidies that you may be able to claim before the kids go back to school. Find out more with AMP. Read more
Oliver's Insights – Seven key charts for investors to watch regarding the global economy and investment markets this year
28 January 2021 | Grow my wealth AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver summarises the most significant trends for Australian investors. Read more
How to 2020-proof your finances
22 January 2021 | Manage my money Have your personal finances taken a hit in 2020? Learn how to look after your cashflow so you start 2021 with your finances in check. Read more
Many Aussies in the dark about retirement
20 January 2021 | Manage my money At least half of us don’t know how much money we’ll have, or need, to retire. Take control today and start planning for the future you want. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – US political protests, inflation and rising bond yields
20 January 2021 | Grow my wealth AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver examines the impact of recent US political turmoil on investment markets. Read more
5 tips for creating your own good fortune this Lunar New Year
20 January 2021 | Manage my money Give your finances a makeover this Lunar New Year. Take control of your money so you don’t have to rely on good luck during the year of the Ox. Read more
Aussies saving for a rainy day instead of a holiday
18 January 2021 | Manage my money We’ve gone from a nation of travellers to a country of savers. COVID has been a wake-up call for how we manage our money and set financial goals. Read more
More Aussies look to buy property and refinance
15 January 2021 | Manage my money One in five Australians is hoping to purchase a property in the next 12 months, while one in three existing homeowners wants to refinance to get a better deal. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – 2021 – A list of lists regarding the macro investment outlook
11 January 2021 | Grow my wealth AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver looks at the key emerging trends for Australian investors in 2021. Read more
How to enjoy a credit-free COVID Christmas
14 December 2020 | Manage my money Post-COVID, Australians may be more tempted to rely on debt to meet their holiday obligations. Here are some ways to get through the festive season without breaking the bank… Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Review of 2020, outlook for 2021 – from pandemic to recovery
09 December 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver looks back at 2020 and ahead at what’s in store for investors in 2021 Read more
Tips for parents who became the bank of mum and dad
04 December 2020 | Manage my money Aussie parents have coughed up more than $26 million to help their adult kids since COVID-19 hit our shores – and one in five is at financial risk by doing so. Read more
14 money mistakes to avoid in your younger years
03 December 2020 | Manage my money Here’s a list of things you could stop doing if you no longer want to rely on the bank of mum and dad, or that credit card. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Modern Monetary Theory – can it help with economic problems or is it just another Magic Money Tree?
26 November 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver looks at what government spending means for investors. Read more
Managing retirement in the COVID-19 environment
24 November 2020 | Plan my future AMP’s Head of Retirement Investments, Darren Beesley provides perspectives on the impact of COVID-19 on retirement. Read more
What a COVID vaccine means for stocks
18 November 2020 | Grow my wealth What does the recent vaccine breakthrough mean for the stock market? AMP Capital’s Australian Equities Portfolio Manager, Dermot Ryan, shares his views. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Still The Lucky Country - five reasons why Australian shares are likely to outperform in the year ahead
18 November 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver says Australian investors can be optimistic about the market outlook. Read more
1 million enough to retire
17 November 2020 | Plan my future How much do you really need to retire comfortably in Australia? Find out if $1 million is an urban myth, and if it’s the number that’s right for you. Read more
The benefits of contactless payments
15 November 2020 | Manage my money With COVID-19 accelerating our move towards contactless payments, it’s time to consider the benefits. Read more
How financial advice can help
10 November 2020 | Grow my wealth Do you have a plan to help you reach your financial goals? Getting guidance from a financial adviser can help set you on the right path. Read more
The right times for financial advice
09 November 2020 | Grow my wealth It’s not easy navigating the financial aspects of life’s twists and turns. But a financial adviser can be a sounding board during times of uncertainty. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Joe Biden on track to become US president - implications for investors and Australia
08 November 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver asks what a Joe Biden presidency means for Australian investors Read more
5 ways to shop smarter this christmas
05 November 2020 | Manage my money If cash flow is looking a tad grim this year, here are some ideas to up the presents under the tree, noting it’s the presence around it that really counts. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – RBA cuts rates to just 0.1% and ramps up quantitative easing – but will it work?
03 November 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver examines what the latest cut to Australian interest rates means for investors Read more
Five reasons why this downturn and subsequent recovery are different – and where are we in the Australian recovery now?
28 October 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver says Australia’s recovery is likely to pick up pace again with the reopening of Victoria. Read more
Create an 8-week Christmas savings plan
26 October 2020 | Manage my money It’s never too early to start saving for Christmas. Follow our Christmas savings plan to help save money and reach your financial goals this holiday season. Read more
Majority of working Aussies to benefit from personal income tax cuts
23 October 2020 | Manage my money Recently proposed personal tax cuts have been passed by parliament, which could mean more money in your back pocket by Christmas. Read more
Oliver's insights - Expect slower medium-term returns
22 October 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver looks at the outlook for Australian investors Read more
How to review your direct debits and save
21 October 2020 | Manage my money While convenient, regular automated payments can become costly if you lose track of them. Find out how to review and cancel your direct debits to help you save. Read more
7 ways to stay active and healthy in retirement
21 October 2020 | COVID-19 Staying active and connected in the current environment may have its challenges, but here are some tips that could help keep your physical and mental wellbeing in check. Read more
How can I make my retirement dream a reality?
21 October 2020 | Plan my future Want to know how to achieve your ideal retirement? Find out as AMP financial adviser John Dani shares the one thing his contented retiree clients have in common. Read more
Tax offsets for low and middle income earners
19 October 2020 | Manage my money Currently, there are two offsets for low and middle income earners, which could see you pay less in tax, and you may be eligible for both. Read more
Property market update with Dr Shane Oliver
16 October 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver’s view on the Australian property market, both now and into the future. Read more
Five areas set to benefit from this year’s Federal Budget
15 October 2020 | Grow my wealth Most groups in the Australian community look likely to benefit from this year’s Federal Budget in some way. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Nine keys to successful investing - and why they are more important than ever in the face of the coronavirus shock
14 October 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver says COVID-19 has served to reinforce fundamental investment principles Read more
3 golden rules that make saving for retirement easier
12 October 2020 | Grow my wealth Is saving for retirement something you’d rather not think about? Here’s 3 golden rules from AMP that can help make it easier. Read more
Oliver’s Insights: Federal Budget 2020-21 overview
07 October 2020 | Grow my wealth The 2020-21 Australian Budget - spend, spend, spend as the focus remains on recovery and jobs, jobs, jobs Read more
Federal Budget 2020-21 round-up
07 October 2020 | Grow my wealth Find out how the measures announced in the Federal Budget could affect you. Read more
New laws to protect your retirement savings
01 October 2020 | Grow my wealth The government has introduced super laws to help prevent super balances from being eroded by fees, insurance payments or cover people may not want or need. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Biden versus Trump - the US presidential election is looming as the next big event for investors
30 September 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver looks at what the 2020 US presidential election will mean for investment markets Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Australia’s “eye popping” budget deficit and public debt blow out - can it be paid off? Does it matter?
22 September 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver looks at whether the Australian Government’s fiscal response to COVID-19 is sustainable. Read more
How to identify (and beat) your spending triggers
15 September 2020 | Manage my money Emotional spending can derail your financial goals. Identify your spending triggers to curb spending habits and start to build up your savings account. Read more
What to do next if you’re facing redundancy
04 September 2020 | COVID-19 Redundancy is made harder by the uncertainty of COVID-19. Here are things you can do to prepare yourself for the future. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Market outlook Q&A – disconnect to real economy, growth v value, vaccines, property, gold, inflation and other issues
03 September 2020 | Grow my wealth Shares, property, vaccines…AMP Capital Chief Economist Shane Oliver answers investors’ questions about the market outlook Read more
5 tips for a better retirement
02 September 2020 | Plan my future If you’re retired or nearing retirement age, consider these top five tips to boost your cash flow and work towards a better, more comfortable retirement. Read more
How to have a good relationship with your retirement
27 August 2020 | Plan my future Could treating your finances in the same way as you do a life partner or lover be the secret to achieving the retirement you desire? Read more
How to budget for your social life in retirement
26 August 2020 | Plan my future Have you considered what’s on the agenda, such as how often you see yourself eating out and whether you want to travel domestically or afar? Find out more with AMP. Read more
4 reasons the share market could hold up against COVID-19
25 August 2020 | Grow my wealth There are some good reasons for the faith investors are placing in equities markets. Find out more with AMP. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Seven reasons why the trend in shares will likely remain up, albeit with bumps along the way
25 August 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital Chief Economist Shane Oliver looks at the outlook for the sharemarket in the wake of COVID-19 Read more
The twilight zone: Australian house prices falling but worse to come
13 August 2020 | Grow my wealth House prices in Australia fell in July 2020 and more falls are on the way. Find out more with AMP. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Three reasons why the Coronavirus crisis might fix Australia’s housing affordability crisis
12 August 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital Chief Economist Shane Oliver looks at whether COVID-19 might help make Australian housing more affordable Read more
Make a plan for your tax refund
30 July 2020 | Manage my money Whether you’re putting your tax refund towards your super or debt repayments, having a clear plan for your tax return can help fast-track your financial goals. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Australian economic and fiscal update – record budget deficits, but more to come
23 July 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital’s Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at the Federal Government’s debt and deficit outlook in the wake of COVID-19 Read more
Give yourself a new financial year check-up
15 July 2020 | Manage my money The new financial year is a great time to assess your personal finances, identify where you might save money and remind yourself of long-term financial goals. Read more
Term deposit vs savings account
10 July 2020 | Manage my money If you want to put some money away, what’s the best way to do it? Find out the difference between term deposits and savings accounts so you can decide which one is right for you. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – 2019-20 saw poor returns - but it could have been much worse
09 July 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital’s Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, lists the key lessons for Australian investors after a tumultuous 12 months Read more
Changes to super contribution rules for over 65s
30 June 2020 | Grow my wealth The Federal Government has updated superannuation laws to allow older working Australians to contribute to their super for longer. Find out more with AMP. Read more
Diana Mousina – Coronavirus and Migration
25 June 2020 | Grow my wealth Diana Mousina, Coronavirus and migration – impacts to Australia from lower population growth Read more
5 ways to help prepare your finances for a recession
25 June 2020 | Manage my money With Australia facing economic uncertainty, now may be the right time to take control of your finances so you’re in a better position to survive and prosper. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Shares climb a “wall of worry” - but is it sustainable?
10 June 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at what the sharemarket outlook means for Australian investors Read more
COVID-19 and rental property
03 June 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital looks at what the coronavirus outbreak means for Australian rental property investors Read more
Should you give your teenager a credit card?
12 May 2020 | Manage my money Should you give your teen a credit card? It can be risky, but it can also be a great teaching tool if done right. Here’s how: Read more
Insurance ahead of retirement
04 May 2020 | COVID-19 Find out with AMP why you should review insurance ahead of retirement. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Why super and growth assets like shares have to be seen as long-term investments
29 April 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital’s Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at what COVID-19 market volatility means for Australian super investors Read more
Managing retirement through the pandemic
20 April 2020 | COVID-19 AMP Capital’s Darren Beesley looks at how Australian retirees can navigate their way through COVID-19 market volatility Read more
Buy, sell or sit tight? Tips for Australians buying or selling a home during COVID-19
01 April 2020 | COVID-19 The COVID-19 coronavirus has affected the way we live and work…and the housing market is no exception. Here are some tips for Australians looking to buy or sell. Read more
How investment market volatility affects your super
31 March 2020 | Grow my wealth Most working Australians are investors in the share market through their super. Find out how investment / share-market volatility affect your super with AMP. Read more
Changes to pension drawdown and deeming rates
27 March 2020 | COVID-19 The Government has announced plans to reduce the minimum pension drawdown and deeming rates to help Australians manage the financial impact of COVID-19. Read more
What the stimulus package means for us all
23 March 2020 | Manage my money AMP looks at what coronavirus financial assistance means for individuals, retirees and the Australian economy Read more
Holding your nerve - why retirees fear a market plunge
18 March 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital’s Head of Retirement Solutions Darren Beesley looks at the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on Australians’ retirement incomes Read more
Shane Oliver 5 charts on investing
17 March 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at how to manage the impact of coronavirus by focusing on investment principles. Read more
How to avoid bill shock with bill-smoothing payments
28 February 2020 | Manage my money Have trouble paying your utility bills? Avoid bill shock by smoothing out payments and setting up regular, automated instalments. Read more
Budget smarter with the 50/20/30 rule
28 February 2020 | Manage my money Looking at your spending in a new light could make a substantial difference to your financial future. The 50/20/30 budget rule works for one main reason – it’s easy. Read more