Shares rebound January was a more positive month for investors after December’s volatility, with shares recovering most of their late 2018 losses. Global shares rose by 7.1% and 4.1% in hedged and unhedged terms respectively. US shares, having led December’s…
If you were to travel back in time and speak words of advice to an 18-year-old you, what would you say? What would your older and wiser self reveal? Most of us have things we wish we knew when we…
Mary Poppins Returns, although merely a shadow of the original film, has many financial life lessons that apply today – the importance of personal protection, estate planning, compound interest and investing for the future. (SPOILER ALERT) Michael’s Wife (Personal Protection)…
Meet Gary Watson Gary recently joined the Elliot Watson Financial Planning team as a Financial Adviser, specialising in aged care. Combining his extensive legal skills with his vast financial planning knowledge, makes for a perfect combination of experience for helping…
Money is nearly in every facet of our lives and whether you agree or disagree, controls many different aspects. Understanding money and having control of your finances can be essential to not only your financial health but also your physical…
Shares plummet; bonds rally December was a poor month for share investors as a concerning mixture of rising US interest rates, a slowdown in eurozone business confidence, weaker Chinese growth and rising political tensions saw global markets plummet. Global shares…
Geopolitical events dominate Global shares failed to rebound in November as geopolitical events dominated markets. In unhedged terms, global shares fell -1.8 % but they were up 1.2% in hedged terms due to a stronger Australian dollar. The outcome of…
Behind the Scenes at Elliot Watson Financial Planning Michelle recently joined our administrative team, working alongside Hannah to support Elliot and our clients. Michelle holds a certificate III in General Insurance and Business Administration and has over 20 years’ experience…
At the end of a busy year many take the time to reflect on the past and prepare for the future. Whether it be exercising, traveling, or improving your financial health, the start of a new year is a wonderful…
Scare Mongering Women’s Super A recent news article led with: Women retire with half the savings [1] in superannuation than men. The article showed real life examples of couples with significantly different super balances and blamed the gender pay gap,…