Strategy opportunities up to 30 June 2007The changes proposed in the 2006 Federal Budget mean that the period up to 1 July 2007 will offer a final opportunity for some of the existing superannuation strategies to be implemented. The great economic divideIn a world where global economic cycles dominate and geographical boundaries have become less and less relevant, the recent pattern of economic growth in Australia is highly remarkable. A world of opportunitiesAustralian listed share and property markets have enjoyed remarkable growth over the past 5 years. Reverse mortgages: making your equity work for youIf you fall into the category of "asset rich, cash poor", then a reverse mortgage may be the answer to help you tap into your locked-away wealth. The cost of care in Australia todayThe cost of care is set to be a major policy issue for Australia during the coming decades. Currently one in eight Australians provides some form of care to children, or elderly or disabled people. |