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12 Funds to Ride Out in Wild Times
Money Magazine Saturday, 01 March 2008
Investors need to protect themselves with the right sort of managed funds in these bipolar markets.
2 cow economic model
As the Global Credit Crisis plays out the usual raft of Doomsdayers make outrageous claims about the death of capitalism.
A comprehensive article for business owners
Alman Partners
Small businesses are a key part of Australia’s continued economic growth. The1.2 million small businesses in Australia employ around 3.3 million people (47per cent of the non-agricultural private sector workforce) and account for around 15% of annual GDP.
A Moment with Scott Alman
Friday, 25 June 2010
Scott Alman has dedicated a lot of time for the community he grew up in through his financial advisory firm and involvement with a local charity
Alman Partners Investment Philosophy
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Alman Partners' strategies are engineered to capture specific risk/return characteristics with reliability and transparency....
Ask the Experts
Scott Alman in Money Magazine Friday, 01 September 2006
Scott Alman was asked to provide expert advice to a real life reader of Money Magazine.
ATO Guide to Capital Gains Tax for Small business
Alman Partners
Helpful tax information for small businesses.
Australia Day
Break out the Australian Flag, sing our National Anthem, wear the green & gold, put on an opal ring and wave a golden wattle – it’s Australia Day.
Carbon Tax - What it Means for Investors
Your Money - Daily Mercury
The carbon tax is something that very few are in favour of, but it is the Government's preferred method for changing our behaviour.
Choosing the right program to achieve your philanthropic objectives
Alman Partners
Find the right program for your philanthropic objectives.
Dealing with a family break up: a case study
Alman Partners
Danielle's story of dealing with a family break up- a case study.
Divorce Case Tests Status of Trust Accounts
Friday, 30 July 2010
A trusts law expert is attempting to take his ex-wife to the High Court for the second time.
Education Planning: a case study
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How Joe and Mary planned for the children's future: a case study.
Financial Health
Success in life generally comes down to an individual's self discipline. The ability to say 'no' to something in the short term for a longer term benefit.
Financial Health Check
If you’re over 30 years of age, when was the last time you visited your GP to get a health check up?
Financial Independence
Financial Independence is an oft-used term, so what exactly is it and how do we get there?
Integrity Still Best Model
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
Robert Brown's comments regarding financial planners' remuneration model ("Conflicts cloud planners' transparency", Letters, June 19) and his belief that all models are flawed is simply incorrect.
Intellectual Property: Don't give away your most important asset
Intellectual property (IP) represents the product of your mind or intellect.
It's Time to Question Your Financial Planning Ideas
The Greek philosopher, Socrates questioned all aspects of life. In fact he was in the habit of approaching fellow Athenians of every class, age and occupation and bluntly asking them, without worrying whether they would think him eccentric or infuriating, to explain with precision why they held certain commonsense beliefs and what they took to be the meaning of life.
Long term investors profit from shares
While we would never consider having our home or property valued on a daily basis the mechanism called the Australian Stock Exchange does this for publicly listed Australian companies (shares).
Many Happy Returns
In the words of one of my old school teachers “It’s pencils down, hands away” for the financial year 06/07. The end of June sees a line drawn in the financial sand which provides a start and end date to measure a plethora of financial data.
Old Age
If ever a person needs a jolt on the importance of planning their finances a visit to a variety of age care facilities should do the trick.
Personal injury settlement: a case study
Alman Partners
Andrew and Rachael’s story of personal injury investment: a case study.
Philanthropy: a case study
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Katherine incorporates philanthropy into her estate planning: a case study.
Planners Take Control
Asset Magazine Sunday, 04 July 2004
Scott Alman speaks with Asset Magazine.
Power from your Planners
Personal Investor Magazine Sunday, 01 August 2004
How do you get the best from your financial planner?
Questions To Ask a Planner
Last week was “Financial Planning Week” and it enjoys the support of not only the Financial Planning Association (FPA) but also the Australia Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Parliamentary Secretary.
Repeat Until Happy
Alman Partners Tuesday, 01 May 2012
Repeat Until Happy
One of the most challenging personal finance issues we all face is the ever expanding definition of need. Things we once considered clear luxuries have somehow become necessities, often without any consideration of how the change in status happened.
Savings always high fashion
Tuesday, 18 November 2008
What was your first experience with money? As we age our attitudes and beliefs tend to be based on our life experiences, particularly our experiences with money.
Self Discipline
Success in life generally comes down to an individual's self discipline. The ability to say 'no' to something in the short term for a longer term benefit.
Selling a family asset: a case study
Alman Partners
Bob & Jane’s story of selling their cattle property: a case study.
Sex Appeal of Hot Stocks
Australian Women's Money Magazine Sunday, 01 June 2003
Scott Alman talks to Australian Women's Money Magazine.
Super Boss rejects the DIY Approach
Sunday, 28 March 2010
Bruce Cook, chairman of William M Mercer, an actuary and head of a major superannuation consultancy, has made his big decision on retirement: he won't be running his own do-it-yourself fund.
The Economist
Saturday, 06 February 2010
How then did the fund manage to beat its benchmarks before the crisis?
The Hungry Ghost
The Buddhist religion has a realm of existence called “The Hungry Ghost”. In this state, the mind is continually plagued with longing and dissatisfaction.
The role of a Binding Death Nomination
Your Money - Daily Mercury
This article discusses the role of a binding death nomination (BDN) within your superannuation.
Tips when selling your business
Alman Partners
Helpful information when planning the sale of your business.
Vanguard Enduring Investment Principals
A long-term perspective combined with a watchful eye on how market risk can impact your personal investment objectives are two of the key messages that can be taken from Vanguard’s 2010 Index Chart that tracks the performance history of financial markets over the past 30 years.
What does the future hold?
Your Money - Daily Mercury
When considering the best strategies to building wealth for your financial independence it is important not just to look at the current rules but to consider any legislative changes in the future.
Your Kids' Money
Money Magazine Sunday, 01 April 2007
If you start investing early for your children and grand children, time is on your side.