Dividends

Positive signs visible despite the gloom

It's been a year best forgotten: the Australian sharemarket has lost almost 10 per cent and house prices nationally are about 3 per cent lower.

So, you're suddenly rich ... now what?

George Cochrane Term deposits can be a good option for those unaccustomed to the perks and pitfalls of coming into money.

Ask Noel

Noel Whittaker Is investing in income-producing shares with dividends reinvested a good way to grow my super balance?

Ask Noel

Noel Whittaker How can I know the exact balance of my super to tell if I’m above or below the $500,000 cut-off on super concessional contribution?

Wealth engineering for security

Michael Tarulli.

Bina Brown Whether it is a total financial overhaul or a prod in the right direction, almost everyone can benefit from some level of financial advice from a professional.

Ask Noel

I am 66 and retired. I only have a very small amount of super, which I removed from the fund when I lost $2500 in the GFC. This was a panic action that I already regret.

Ask Noel

Noel Whittaker I am a doctor aged 87. I work part-time in a medical centre and earn $50,000 a year.

Family trusts in the frame over loopholes

Money trouble.

Annette Sampson Got the impression the government is cracking down on family trusts? Don't count on it.

Joint house ownership an option

George Cochrane A tenants-in-common approach could lead to estate issues, writes George Cochrane.