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How your Portfolio can beat the Coronavirus

Well, here we are again with yet another event that will impact markets and therefore your portfolios. Before I put these things into perspective from a financial point of view, I do want to acknowledge that events like these are terrible for the world at large. The uncertainty, fear and noise can unsettle us all, and there will be impacts to markets as we are seeing.

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To SMSF or not to SMSF?

Are you thinking of starting a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF), or maybe you already have one? Wouldn’t it be fantastic to be in charge of your own superannuation money… You get to make the investment decisions, you’re held responsible for complying with super and tax laws, and you pay for this privilege in your own time and money (and potentially a lot of it!). Starting to sound a little more complex? Well, that’s because it is.

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Lost super found – cash in your bank

Have you noticed more money in your bank account? You may not be alone, with around 10,000 Australians receiving cash back from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) in recent weeks.

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Timing isn’t everything

Over the course of a year, it’s not unusual for the stock market to be a topic of conversation at barbeques or other social gatherings. A neighbour or relative might ask about which investments are good at the moment. The lure of getting in at the right time or avoiding the next downturn may tempt even disciplined, long-term investors. The reality of successfully timing markets, however, isn’t as straightforward as it sounds.