GESB Super members are queuing up to leave the fund after 30 March, 2012. Are you one of them? From 30 March, 2012, GESB’s 320,000 members will have choice of super fund – a right that other Australians have had since 2005. Howard Rosario, Chief Executive of the fund, has been quoted as saying he […]
Read MoreIncome Protection for FIFO Mining/Oil & Gas workers
Are you a fly in fly-out (FIFO) worker in WA? Traditionally, getting adequate personal insurance has been difficult, once you explain that you work on the mines or in the oil & gas industry. Thankfully, many insurers are now updating their occupational ratings to allow greater cover for more workers. It makes sense for FIFO workers […]
Read MoreFinancial Planning for Families
Too often these days families are confused by what Financial Planning really means….and who could blame them – most of the ads on TV or in the newspaper are produced by Banks or Industry Super funds trying to do one thing – sell their own products! Most families want simple strategies to sort out their financial […]
Read MoreSuperannuation for Women: be your best super-woman
An important media release relating to superannuation for women was issued yesterday. JustInvest have been offering specialist advice in this area for many years – see our page on financial well being for women: http://www.justinvest.net.au/for-women/ On the eve of International Women’s Day, ASIC today reminded Australian women to start planning early for their financial future. Research shows the […]
Read MoreBusiness outraged by anti-coal campaign: Responsible investors not affected
Today’s article on the front page of the Australian Financial Review reports that coal miners are under ‘Green attack’. Coal Miners such as BHP and Rio Tinto are not happy about the approach, the latter describing it as ‘economic vandalism’. The article: http://www.afr.com/p/national/business_outraged_by_anti_coal_campaign_O09SRiOhlOTYeUJZr9CkXO What is the real issue here for investors? Capital loss? Poor returns? Whether […]
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