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From our quarterly outlook to our weekly insights into market trends, the Steward Wealth blog is the place to keep informed about what could affect your finances this week, month and year.
What just happened and what lies ahead
In our first blog of the year we look at the 2022 scorecard, the lessons learned, and run over the bullish and bearish argument for the year ahead.
Don’t expect anyone to ring a bell at the bottom
Relying on guidance from experts has its risks, and the market doesn’t usually wait for clarity.
The link between lending and property; what’s in store for 2023?
The correlation between lending approvals and property prices has long been established as providing a 4-6 month ‘crystal ball’ into future property prices. So, what does the current data suggest for property prices in 2023?
A bear market opportunity
The current bear market has seen some markets fall more than others, and therein lies the opportunity.
Federal Budget Oct 2022 Summary
This year’s Federal Budget focuses on providing relief for those with children, homebuyers and social security recipients whilst maintaining pre-election commitments.
Should you be hedging your offshore investments?
In the wake of the COVID crisis hedged returns were more than 40% higher over the following year. With the current weakness of the Australian dollar, it’s timely to consider whether you should be hedging at least some of your overseas investments.
Director Identification Number (director ID) – time’s running out to apply
All Australians who are directors of a company, including a SMSF corporate trustee, are required to obtain and register a Director ID. Time is running out, so if you don’t know how to obtain yours, we hope we can help you.
Alternative assets: the new portfolio airbag?
The current market downturn has seen both bonds and equities get clobbered, leaving investors looking for growth options that are not correlated to either asset class. Enter alternative assets.
Refinancing, when does it make sense?
With rising variable rates and the maturity of historically low fixed rates being meaningful contributors to household affordability, more Australians are assessing their current loan to ensure they are not paying more than they need to. So, what do I need to consider before refinancing my own loan?
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