Don’t Write Off the Share Market Just Yet

10th April, 2009 - Posted by Frank Whitelaw - Comments Off

Some people have a different view on sharemarket slumps. They see the low stock prices as an opportunity to snare a cheap shares. During times of market volatility, it is our natural instinct to guard our wealth and distance ourselves from risk. While this reaction is not surprising, it can also mean missing out on profitable » Read More

Stock Market Turmoil Leaves Many Australian Retirees Worried

21st December, 2008 - Posted by Frank Whitelaw - No Comments

The turmoil in the international stock markets is having a tragic impact on the retirement plans of many retired Australians. For example, during September 2008, it was estimated by Super Ratings, a company that tracks the performance of super funds, that Australian super funds lost as much as 6% of their value. During the past year » Read More