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Oliver’s Insights - The Coronavirus pandemic and the economy – a Q&A from an investment perspective
03 April 2020 | COVID-19 AMP Capital’s Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, takes a look various questions in relation to the impact of the Coronavirus on the economy and the response to it. Read more
Buy, sell or sit tight? Tips for Australians buying or selling a home during COVID-19
01 April 2020 | Grow my wealth 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
Oliver’s Insights – Is coronavirus driving a recession, depression or an economic hit like no other?
27 March 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital’s Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at the likely impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus on the Australian economy Read more
Changes to pension drawdown and deeming rates
27 March 2020 | Grow my wealth 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 does the coronavirus financial assistance mean for SMEs and the Australian economy?
23 March 2020 | Manage my money With COVID-19 crippling the Australian economy and affecting livelihoods, the Australian Federal Government has announced a range of measures to support small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Read more
What does coronavirus financial assistance mean for individuals, retirees and the Australian economy?
23 March 2020 | Manage my money AMP looks at what coronavirus financial assistance means for individuals, retirees and the Australian economy Read more
Oliver’s Insights – The threat to Australian house prices from Coronavirus
19 March 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital’s Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at the outlook for the Australian housing market Read more
Learnings for Aussie equities investors as a shutdown looms
19 March 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital’s Dermot Ryan looks at the outlook for shares and offers some golden rules for investing Read more
What the RBA’s response to COVID-19 means for the Australian economy
19 March 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital’s Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, reviews RBA’s response to COVID-19 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
Oliver’s Insights – Five charts on investing to keep in mind in rough times like these
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
Learnings from economists and successful investors as COVID-19 grips markets
17 March 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital’s Katarina Taurian looks at how investors can ride out market turmoil Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Investment markets and key developments over the past week
13 March 2020 | Grow my wealth Dr Shane Oliver reviews the week that was and highlights what to watch out for in the coming week. Read more
The case for calm with COVID-19
13 March 2020 | Grow my wealth Shane Oliver shares his views and projections on the COVID-19 outbreak Read more
Oliver’s Insights – The increasing economic threat from coronavirus
11 March 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital’s Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, provides some key watch outs for investors. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Seven things for investors to keep in mind
02 March 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at the share market impact as the human impact of coronavirus grows. 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
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
The new decade starts on a high note for Australian women
26 February 2020 | Grow my wealth Positive news for Australian women after the economic progress measurement, the Financy Women’s Index, posted its best performance of 2019 in the December quarter. Read more
How to save money at university
26 February 2020 | Manage my money If making your money go further is high on your agenda at uni, try these money saving and money making tips from AMP. Find out how to save money at university today. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – The increasing spread of coronavirus
25 February 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Three reasons why low inflation is good for shares and property
19 February 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at what’s in store for investment markets Read more
The secrets to early retirement
14 February 2020 | Plan my future How do I retire early? Here’s what you need to know about saving and investment money, calculating how soon you can retire and building an early retirement plan. Read more
Money challenges women face
13 February 2020 | Manage my money Knowledge is power. Financial literacy is essential for women to feel secure about their future and to be truly empowered. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – From bushfires to coronavirus - five ways to turn down the noise around investing
12 February 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital’s Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at the worry list for investors. Read more
Women the winners in low income super tax offset (LISTO)
12 February 2020 | Plan my future Women starting a family benefit most from the government’s low-income superannuation tax offset (LISTO). Find out more with AMP Read more
How to celebrate Valentine’s Day without spending a fortune
07 February 2020 | Manage my money Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate your love, not a time to go into debt. Here are tips to enjoy romantic Valentine’s Day without spending a fortune. Read more
Oliver’s Insights - The China coronavirus outbreak – economic and investment market implications
06 February 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, considers the economic implications of the China coronavirus outbreak. Read more
Are you eligible for school subsidies?
05 February 2020 | Manage my money Get up to speed with the government subsidies you may be able to claim before the kids go back to school. Find out more with AMP. Read more
Great leadership needed to help women engage with super
31 January 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP's Lara Bourguignon looks at what female leaders are doing to inspire progress and what more needs to be done with super. Read more
Paying off mortgage or contribute to super?
28 January 2020 | Grow my wealth Are you better off putting extra money into superannuation or the mortgage? Here are some rules you can follow to work out what’s right for you Read more
Can you teach your kids to defer gratification?
24 January 2020 | Manage my money Is it possible to teach your kids to defer gratification? We think so. Here are some games and tips to help you along the way Read more
How to encourage a money-saving mindset in your kids
23 January 2020 | Manage my money It’s never too early to start teaching your kids how to make good decisions about money. Find out more with AMP Read more
Time to consider green investing?
22 January 2020 | Grow my wealth Here are some top tips from AMP to help Australians who want their finances to be environmentally friendly Read more
How to trick yourself into saving money
21 January 2020 | Manage my money Impulse purchases and buyer’s remorse often go hand in hand. But if you take some time to reflect on your spending, you might see a noticeable boost in the funds accumulating in your savings account. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Five charts to watch regarding the global economy and markets this year
21 January 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at five charts worth keeping an eye on regarding the global investment outlook. Read more
Managing your money this lunar new year
21 January 2020 | Manage my money Give your finances a makeover this Lunar New Year. Don't get caught out during the year of the rat. Learn how to manage your money better today with AMP. Read more
Investing on behalf of your kids
20 January 2020 | Plan my future Investing on behalf of your children can help give them a financial leg up and introduce them to good financial practice at an early age. Find out more with AMP Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Bushfires and the Australian economy
17 January 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at the impact of the horrific bushfires in Australia in recent months. Read more
Oliver’s Insights - 2020 - a list of lists regarding the macro investment outlook
15 January 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, summarises key insights and views on the investment outlook for 2020. Read more
Life after work
13 January 2020 | Plan my future In this video, three retirees talk about what their lives are like after work, including their fears, hopes and dreams for the future. Read more
Oliver’s Insights - Review of 2019, outlook for 2020 – the beat goes on
10 December 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at what 2019 meant for investors and the outlook for 2020. Read more
New laws to protect your retirement savings
27 November 2019 | 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
Our New Year challenge - 5 days to get your finances in order
27 November 2019 | Manage my money Here are five things you can get done to improve your personal finances. Start on Monday and by Friday you’ll have a better handle on your daily budgeting, banking and super savings. Read more
Five reasons why the $A may be close to the bottom
26 November 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at the outlook for the Australian dollar. Read more
Grow your super in the new year
25 November 2019 | Plan my future A new year’s as good a time as any to make plans. How about a gift to your future self by maximising your retirement contributions? Read more
Why super and growth assets like shares really are long-term investments
20 November 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at why super and growth assets should be seen as long term investments. Read more
Time to take the property plunge?
15 November 2019 | Grow my wealth Do lower interest rates and rising house prices mean it’s time to jump back into the real estate market? Read more
3 factors affecting retirement income
15 November 2019 | 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
Things to consider before going on parental leave
12 November 2019 | Manage my money If a reduction in income is on the cards and you’re starting to worry about your cash situation, you’re not alone. Here are some pointers to help you prepare. Find out more with AMP. Read more
5 saving graces of giftmas
12 November 2019 | Manage my money How to give more but spend less Read more
Staying financially well as the years go by
12 November 2019 | Manage my money Our financial priorities tend to change as we move through life. Find out more with AMP Read more
Oliver’s Insights - Five reasons why I am not so fussed about the global outlook
11 November 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at why there’s good reason to expect a pick-up in global growth over the next 12 months. Read more
Oliver’s Insights - More 21 great investment quotes
11 November 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, highlights more investment quotes he finds particularly useful and insightful. Read more
SMSFs: How to spot incorrect contributions
01 November 2019 | Grow my wealth Running your own super fund means you have extra responsibilities as a trustee to make sure you’re compliant. Find out more from AMP Read more
6 ways to stay active and healthy in retirement
14 October 2019 | Plan my future A fulfilling retirement isn’t just about money, it’s also about staying healthy, active and connected. Find out more with AMP. Read more
Rebooting for retirement
10 October 2019 | Plan my future Having your finances in order is important, but there’s more than money to enjoying the fruits of your new phase of life. Here are five ways you can make sure retirement’s a milestone not a millstone. Read more
Oliver's Insights - Will the world slip up on oil again
18 September 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at the risk posed to the global and Australian economies from the spike in oil prices. Read more
Resist today, relax tomorrow
13 September 2019 | Manage my money Discover the benefits of delayed gratification. Read more
Financial stress weighs heavily on expectant parents
11 September 2019 | Manage my money Research reveals that planning for a baby causes great financial stress. Read more
Oliver's Insights - Nine reasons why recession remains unlikely in Australia
09 September 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at the risk of recession in Australia with talk remaining all the rage. Read more
Australian capital city home prices rebound in August
02 September 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at the drivers behind the 1% rebound in Australian capital city home prices. Read more
Australian capital city home prices rebound in August
02 September 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at the drivers behind the 1% rebound in Australian capital city home prices. Read more
Oliver's Insights - Negative rates, QE and other measures the RBA may deploy
29 August 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at the measures the RBA may deploy, the reasons why, whether it will work and what it would mean for investors. Read more
Good things come to those who wait
29 August 2019 | Manage my money Now’s a good time to discover the benefits of delayed gratification. That’s because instant gratification is the enemy of hitting your long-term goals. Read more
High times for low interest rates
28 August 2019 | Manage my money With mortgage rates at their lowest since the days of black and white TV, this might be the right time to make a serious dent in your home loan. Read more
Oliver's Insights - Investment Returns Have Been Good But Likely To Slow Over The Next 5 Years
26 August 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at the medium term return outlook for major asset classes. Read more
What you need to know about buy now, pay later services
23 August 2019 | Manage my money Take your product home, pay for it within the specified time frame, get charged 0% interest. What could go wrong? Find out more with AMP. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Plunging bond yields and weak share markets
21 August 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at the volatility seen in share markets and bond yields recently and what it means for investors. Read more
How do you save for that rainy day?
16 August 2019 | Manage my money Almost twice as many Australians think saving for an emergency or a rainy day is more important than putting cash away for a holiday. Find out more with AMP. Read more
How much superannuation is enough?
16 August 2019 | Grow my wealth Executive Manager, SMSF Technical and Private Wealth at SuperConcepts, Graeme Colley, reviews superannuation planning. Read more
From bartering to smartphones - how our money habits have evolved
14 August 2019 | Manage my money When’s the last time you used cash? New technologies are changing the way we transact. Find out more with AMP Read more
Spending money in a cashless world
14 August 2019 | Manage my money How the move to electronic payments could be making it easier to spend…and what to do about it. Find out more with AMP Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Escalating US-China trade war triggering share markets correction
08 August 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at the US-China trade war and its impact on investment markets. Read more
Making the most of record-low interest rates
08 August 2019 | 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
Ways for women to negotiate their next pay rise
07 August 2019 | Manage my money When it comes to asking for a pay rise, research suggests women could be doing better. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – The Fed cuts rates
06 August 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at the Fed cutting interest rates for the first time since December 2008. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – The longest US economic expansion ever
25 July 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at the risk of recession in the US economy. Is it around the corner? Read more
Protecting Your Super package
25 July 2019 | Grow my wealth The ins and outs of the Protecting Your Super package Read more
8 tips for female entrepreneurs
25 July 2019 | Grow my wealth More Australian women are starting their own businesses but they remain under represented as entrepreneurs with many challenges holding them back. Find out more with AMP Read more
How to create realistic goals…and stick to them
09 July 2019 | Manage my money Whether it's personal fitness or personal finances, a first step to success is to work out your goals. Find out more with AMP. Read more
Oliver’s Insights - 2018-19 saw a rough ride for investors but it turned out okay
02 July 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, reviews the last financial year that was a roller coaster ride for investors and assesses the investment outlook for 2019-20. Read more
AMP reveals what’s changing in the new financial year
01 July 2019 | Grow my wealth The new financial year will see a raft of laws and scheduled changes coming into force impacting everything from extra super contributions, through to the age you can access the pension and the introduction of a government-funded reverse mortgage option for self-funded retirees. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Don’t fight the Fed… or the ECB or RBA
24 June 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at the global interest rates particularly after comments from the ECB and Fed. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Australian growth will be constrained but here’s 9 reasons why recession is unlikely
20 June 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, attempts to put a bit of balance back into the debate about the outlook for the Australian economy which seems to have become quite gloomy lately. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – The $A still has more downside, but a lot of the weakness is behind us
18 June 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at the outlook for the Australian dollar. Read more
Rent vs lifestyle—can you have it all?
17 June 2019 | Manage my money Rental payments can make a real dent in your bottom line so it’s a good idea to find a balance between location and lifestyle. Find out more with AMP. Read more
Make Australia save again
16 June 2019 | Manage my money Are you one of the 20 per cent of Australians with less than $250 in their savings account? Read more
Oliver’s Insights – The nine most important things I’ve learnt about investing
12 June 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at his nine most important lessons from investing over the past 35 years. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – RBA cuts rates to a new record low
06 June 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, explains what the cut to interest rates means for the Australian economy and the winners and losers. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Australian house prices getting closer to the bottom
27 May 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at the outlook for house prices and revises forecasts. Read more
Moving interstate? The cost of living in a new Australian city could surprise you
16 May 2019 | Manage my money If you’re relocating to a new city, it’s a good idea to do your homework about living costs…particularly if it’s Sydney. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – The trade war is back
16 May 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at the latest round of tariff increases announced by the US and China. Read more
3 ways Australian women can boost their super before the end of the financial year
15 May 2019 | Grow my wealth The end of the financial year is a great opportunity for Australian women to make the most of their super contributions. Find out more with AMP. Read more
11 steps to financial independence for Australian women
14 May 2019 | Manage my money You never know what’s around the corner so it’s important to take control of your finances. Find out more with AMP. Read more
Kids of sandwich generation being short-changed
09 May 2019 | Manage my money See why children with distracted and cash-strapped parents are more likely to spend money as soon as they get it. Read more
5 ways to help your grown-up children manage their finances better
07 May 2019 | Manage my money There are ways you can help your children by encouraging positive behaviour when it comes to their personal finances. Find out more with AMP. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Seasonal patterns in shares
07 May 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, asks should we ‘sell in May and go away’ and what about renewed trade war fears? Read more