by Ben Maw | May 15, 2026 | General
The Federal Budget for 2026 has been creating a lot of headlines, concerns and speculation. I can understand why! The proposed changes to the current tax regulations, specifically around negative gearing and Capital Gains Tax, are the most significant I have seen...
by Ben Maw | Oct 20, 2025 | General
I’ve had a few clients recently ask about gold or mention the news articles showing people lining up to buy a physical bar. There’s no doubt the past few years have seen strong demand for the precious metal. The graph below shows how $10,000 invested in...
by Ben Maw | Mar 6, 2025 | General, Investment, Market Update, Planning
I’ve recently received several calls from clients concerned about market volatility and the impact of the current political environment on their portfolios and retirement savings. With Trump returning to office in the US, a wave of policy announcements has sparked...
by Ben Maw | Sep 2, 2024 | General, Investment, Market Update, Planning
History shows us that sticking with your long-term investment plan can be the key to success. But the emotional swirl of short-term market movements can often make us feel less confident as investors. To help you stay focused on your goals, I’d like to share the 2024...
by Ben Maw | Jul 5, 2024 | General
Everyone’s curious about how their investments did last year. Here’s what you need to know: Everyone will be anticipating what their superannuation fund will return for the 2023/24 financial year, with an expectation that an average balanced fund will return...
