Archive for June, 2008

June Market Update

Monday, June 30th, 2008

Rather than trying to baffle and dazzle you with my own words and interpretations, I’ll offer for your consideration a short video by MLC Investment Strategist, Brian Parker.

Make yourself comfortable and listen to Brian’s comments: June Market Update

Download the charts supporting Brian’s video. Brian Parker – Webcast June 2008

If after listening to the video or reading the supporting charts you have any questions, please contact us and we’d be happy to provide the answers available or research those not yet known.

Pay less tax now, have more money later

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Did you know that investing in Super can give you up-front tax advantages while building your future wealth?

Depending on where you are and what time of the day it is, grad a coldie or a warm cuppa and listen to the webinar presented by Andrew Lawless, Technical Services Manager, MLC.

Andrew will present in under 9 minutes an insightful presentation targeted at parents with dependent children.

Pay less tax now, have more money later !!

And if you think you or any of your friends or family members would benefit from more personalised advice and discussion of this topic, please make or alternately encourage them to make, contact with us.

Why are you in business?

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

If you are looking for a challenging but also potentially rewarding experience consider owning your own business. If you are doing this already congratulations. If you have been there and done that, we trust that you have been able to truly enjoy a return for the effort made.

Most people in business don’t do it purely for fun, and at the end of the day are seeking a profitable return for the risk being taken. Aside from the issues resulting from day-to-day operational challenges, its also important to harness surplus cash effectively, plan for the future and invest any profits wisely.

Should you pay off debt, expand the business or diversify into other income producing assets? What is desired by one person within a business relationship may well be different from another.

When you truly understand the reasons you have chosen to be in business; the exploration of financial planning strategies which help you maximise your wealth and generate additional sources of income become more valid and worthwhile to you as an individual.

Do you have surplus cash available that you feel could be working better for you?

Talk to us about a way to utilise your business’s surplus cash in a way that will diversify your business assets and provide another source of income – without taking on much additional risk.

Financial Hero: Fix my Finances

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

 On the weekend I was seeking a little distraction, so I absentmindedly entered a google search and found a ditty I enjoyed. Since then I have made a few changes for release below:

Financial Hero: Fix my Finances

I beg you to not say “Cheerio”,

not when I need you as my financial hero.

Through bad financial etiquette,

I have some problems for you to correct. (more…)

Do it now (not tomorrow, but today).

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

DO IT NOW
(NOT TOMORROW, BUT TODAY)

Whatever is worthwhile, to do or say -
That comes into our busy life each day -
We must decide upon, without delay,
And then devote our time for fun and play.

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