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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
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 Retirees Reveal The Magic Of Having More Time 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
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 | Manage my money 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
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
5 saving graces of giftmas
12 November 2019 | Manage my money How to give more but spend less 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
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
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
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
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
What type of saver are you?
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
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
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
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
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
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
Relationship break-up entitlements when you're in a de facto
03 May 2019 | Manage my money We answer some of the commonly-asked questions so you're across your rights and responsibilities when de facto relationships breakdown. Read more
My partner doesn’t have super, should I be worried?
01 May 2019 | Grow my wealth Your retirement savings should be an integral part of the conversation about joint finances. Find out more with AMP. Read more
8 things you might need to get sorted when you fly the nest
30 April 2019 | Manage my money If you’re moving out of the family home for the first time, here’s what you need to think about. Find out more with AMP. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Inflation undershoots in Australia
30 April 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at the issues around the further fall in inflation in Australia. Read more
The real cost of trying to keep up with the Joneses
28 April 2019 | Manage my money Spending money to keep up with the Joneses will deliver short change, especially if you’re looking to build financial security. Read more
5 life insurance questions you’ve always wanted to ask
24 April 2019 | Manage my money Find out what impact your weight, age and smoking status may have on your ability to buy life insurance. This list from AMP explains the impact of these factors. Read more
8 ways to save on a night out
24 April 2019 | Manage my money Could your always-broke mate, splitting the bill with top-dollar menu selectors, or your tendency to shout everyone be part of the issue? Find out more with AMP. Read more
14 money mistakes to avoid in your younger years
24 April 2019 | Manage my money Which of these rookie errors sound all too familiar when it comes to you and your squad? Find out more with AMP. Read more
9 steps to protect your super from career breaks
17 April 2019 | Grow my wealth Women taking time out of the workforce need to prepare for the impact on their retirement savings. Find out more with AMP. Read more
Would you like to retire by 40?
15 April 2019 | Plan my future Many younger Australians are joining the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement. Is it right for you? Find out more with AMP. Read more
How long it really takes to buy your first home?
15 April 2019 | Manage my money See what’s happening in different cities around Australia and where it might take you less time to save than it has in the past. Read more
The top 10 lifestyle costs draining Aussies of cash
12 April 2019 | Manage my money Six out of the top 10 categories relate to just two things. Can you guess what they are and could you be cutting back? Read more
Oliver’s Insights – The 2019 Australian federal election and investors
12 April 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at the impact of Federal elections on investment markets. Read more
9 tips when you don’t size up in the financial department
09 April 2019 | Manage my money If your partner has expressed that you’re a bit of a letdown when it comes to managing money, here are some pointers for when financial opposites attract. Read more
7 healthy habits that could improve your bank balance by thousands
09 April 2019 | Manage my money Here are some ways you may be able to benefit your bod, while upping the change in your back pocket at the same time. Find out more with AMP. Read more
Do you know an amazing Aussie who could use a financial boost?
04 April 2019 | Manage my money AMP’s Tomorrow Fund is looking for individuals, who are working hard to make a positive impact in the community, to share in $1 million in grants. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – The 2019-20 Australian Federal Budget
04 April 2019 | Grow my wealth Oliver’s Insights – The 2019-20 Australian Federal Budget - AMP Read more
Federal Budget 2019-20
03 April 2019 | Grow my wealth Find out how the changes proposed in the 2019-20 Federal Budget could affect you. Read more
10 financial considerations before you take a career break
02 April 2019 | Manage my money Starting a family can have a big impact on your finances. Find out more with AMP. Read more
How our subconscious affects our attitude towards money
28 March 2019 | Manage my money Why you might be finding it difficult to save and what to do about it. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Global growth slowing, plunging bond yields & inverted yield curves
27 March 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at what the global growth outlook means for investors. Read more
Women and money in relationships
21 March 2019 | Manage my money What to get right when it comes to money matters in a relationship. Read more
Could a family dispute erupt over your will, or lack of one?
21 March 2019 | Manage my money If you haven’t made your wishes known, let alone formally documented what your wishes are, it’s possible. Check out what to consider. Read more
How to play catch up with your super?
19 March 2019 | Grow my wealth Now you can put more into super at the concessional rate of tax, starting from the 2019-20 financial year. Find out more with AMP. Read more
The financial and lifestyle upsides to saying sayonara to your adult kids
18 March 2019 | Plan my future While four in 10 are sad to see their children go, nine in 10 say they’re travelling more, with some even making cash from the extra space. Find out more with AMP. Read more
How to avoid some of the credit card traps
15 March 2019 | Manage my money See why credit cards can create issues for travelers, families and retirees alike. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – How compound investing can help your super grow
15 March 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at how understanding and making the most of compound investing in your super today, could make a difference to your eventual retirement income. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Millennial socialism and the swing of the political pendulum back to the left
15 March 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at what growing support for higher taxes on the rich and greater government intervention in the economy means for investors. Read more
Oliver’s Insights - Australia slides into a “per capita” recession
08 March 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at whether Australia’s luck has run out as housing turns down. Read more
Oliver’s Insights - Why I still love dividends and you should love them too
04 March 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at the importance of dividends for investors. Read more
Putting superannuation on your list of resolutions for 2019
27 February 2019 | Grow my wealth What's a resolution you've made for 2019? Put sorting superannuation on your list to boost your retirement savings this year. Read more
What kind of money parent are you?
26 February 2019 | Manage my money Many parents approach the topic of money differently, but could your way of doing things influence your kids’ success? Find out more with AMP. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Five charts and a table to watch regarding the global economy and markets this year
26 February 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, takes a look at five global charts and a table critical to watch this year. Read more
Oliver’s Insights – Five great charts on investing – why they are particularly important now
25 February 2019 | Grow my wealth AMP Capital's Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, revisits five very useful charts for understanding investing. Read more
What financial records you need to keep and how to organise them
21 February 2019 | Manage my money A quick guide to working out what financial records you need to keep, what you can throw away and how you should organise your paperwork Read more