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Saving for a house deposit
25 September 2020 | Manage my money Saving for a house deposit can feel like you’ve got a mountain to climb. Here’s 5 things to help get you on your way to reaching that hefty savings goal. 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
Tax offsets for low and middle income earners
16 September 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
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
6 ways to help reduce your debts before you retire
09 September 2020 | Manage my money As your working life draws to a close, your social life doesn’t have to. If you’re anxious about money still owing, here are some helpful hints from AMP. 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
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
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
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
Oliver’s Insights – RBA holds – but more stimulus likely as Victorian lockdown to knock at least $12bn from national GDP
05 August 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital Chief Economist Shane Oliver analyses what the latest monetary and fiscal policy decisions mean for the Australian economy 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 – US dollar breaking down, gold and the $A breaking up – what does it mean for investors?
29 July 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital Chief Economist Shane Oliver looks at what currency and commodity market movements mean for Australian investors Read more
Econosights: The economics of COVID-19 lockdowns
23 July 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital Senior Economist Diana Mousina takes a global look at the economic outcomes of government lockdowns. 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
Oliver’s Insights – The fiscal cliff is more likely to be a fiscal slope – and why concerns about Australia’s budget deficit are overblown
21 July 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital Chief Economist Shane Oliver examines whether the Australian Government’s support for the economy is sustainable. 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
COVID-19: How long may your super savings take to recover?
10 July 2020 | Grow my wealth As investment market volatility continues, what does this mean for Australians’ retirement savings? Find out more with AMP. 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
Oliver’s Insights – The US presidential election – implications for investors
01 July 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital’s Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at how the US presidential election will affect investors 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 – How worried should investors be about a “second wave” of Coronavirus cases?
17 June 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at what a spike in COVID-19 cases would mean for Australian investors Read more
Shane Oliver – My take on life in Australia during a recession
10 June 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, views on the recession facing Australia 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
7 ways to get your money working harder during COVID-19
01 June 2020 | Grow my wealth If you’re fortunate enough not to have been affected financially by coronavirus, you might find you’re spending less and saving more Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Australian house prices starting to fall – collapse likely averted but expect more weakness ahead
01 June 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, examines the outlook for the property market in Australia Read more
COVID-19 and the job market
29 May 2020 | Grow my wealth How COVID-19 is affecting the Australian employment market and what it means for your job. Find out more with AMP Read more
Essential checklist for the end of financial year
28 May 2020 | Manage my money The end of financial year on 30 June is a good time to take stock and get your finances in order. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – 10 medium to longer-term implications from the coronavirus shock
26 May 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at what COVID-19 means for the economy and investment markets Read more
Women and super: taking control during COVID-19
21 May 2020 | COVID-19 For women, economic downturns can have a long-lasting effect on their financial future. Here’s some ways they can lessen the impact of (COVID-19) on their financial wellbeing. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – The coming surge in Australia’s budget deficit and public debt due to Coronavirus – can we afford it?
13 May 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at how the Australian Government will pay for its coronavirus response 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
The impacts of COVID-19 on women’s money
11 May 2020 | COVID-19 The Financy Women’s Index shows industries hardest hit by COVID-19 have been dominated by women. Here’s some steps to protect women’s financial wellbeing. Read more
Women and the future of work
06 May 2020 | Manage my money The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting us all, but women have particular trends to consider. Find out more with AMP Read more
Oliver’s Insights – The Lucky Country - three reasons why Australia may come through this period of global misery better than most countries
06 May 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, examines Australia’s response to COVID-19 Read more
Insurance ahead of retirement
04 May 2020 | COVID-19 The impact of COVID-19 may have thrown a warehouse-sized rack of spanners in your retirement planning. Find out with AMP why you should review insurance ahead of retirement Read more
Staying afloat through the crisis
04 May 2020 | Grow my wealth 5 things to help get you through when confronted with a challenging financial reality 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
Oliver’s Insights – Light at the end of the coronavirus tunnel – what does it mean for investors?
22 April 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital’s Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at how coronavirus will impact the economy and investment markets over the coming months 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
Oliver’s Insights – Magic money tree – QE & money printing
17 April 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, takes a look at the explosion in money printing now underway by major global central banks, including the RBA. Read more
Digital payments and online banking for older Australians
09 April 2020 | Manage my money If you’re an older Australian seeking to understand contactless payments, online banking and digital payment methods, here are some top tips. Read more
Signs that shares have bottomed out
09 April 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, discusses that shares have rallied from their March low, it’s still too early to say with confidence we have seen the low for this bear market. Read more
More people to benefit from LISTO
07 April 2020 | Grow my wealth Out of work Australians may benefit from the government’s low income superannuation tax offset (LISTO). Find out more with AMP Read more
Investing Q&A: The coronavirus and the economy
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 | 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
Is coronavirus driving 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
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
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
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
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
Why Australian house prices will continue to rise
12 March 2020 | Grow my wealth AMP Economist Diana Mousina looks at the reasons behind fluctuations in home prices over the past two decades 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
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
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
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
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
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
What style of investor are you?
05 February 2020 | Grow my wealth Knowing what style of investor you are can help you to reach your financial goals and secure your financial future. 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
Teaching your kids to spend wisely
25 January 2020 | Manage my money The temptation to overspend is everywhere. Have you taught your kids how to spend wisely? Here are tips to get you started 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
3 factors affecting retirement income
14 November 2019 | Plan my future High life expectancy and low interest rates may make it harder for some retirees to live long and prosper. We look at three key elements affecting income in retirement. Read more