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LDB quarterly share market review: Second quarter (Q2) 2022

LDB quarterly share market review: Second quarter (Q2) 2022

Rising inflation and interest rates, as well as a looming recession, have rounded out the 2021-22 financial year. Read our full review here.

What does rising inflation and interest rates mean for my investments?

What does rising inflation and interest rates mean for my investments?

With inflation rising and recent interest rate hikes, it’s important to understand how this impacts your investments.

Planning for aged care

Planning for aged care

When it comes to planning your finances for aged care, there are several things to consider. Here’s what you need to know.

Market update: Interest rates continue to pose headwinds to the global growth outlook

Australian share market improves while global markets still shaky

Global share markets have been volatile in the last quarter, but the Australian market has seen some improvement.

8 things you can do with your surplus cashflow or savings

8 things you can do with your surplus cash flow or savings

If your household’s income exceeds your annual expenses, you may have built up surplus cash. Here’s what you can do with it.

Outlook uncertain as pandemic-related economic disruptions continue

Outlook uncertain as pandemic-related economic disruptions continue

The economic outlook for the year ahead remains uncertain as Australia experiences price rises and an increase in inflation.

Why financial advisers are invaluable during the pandemic

Why financial advisers are invaluable during the pandemic

Research has found that the help of a financial adviser can be invaluable during unstable times like the pandemic. Here’s why.

Cautiously optimistic outlook for Australian share market ahead of post-pandemic recovery

Cautiously optimistic outlook for Australian share market ahead of post-pandemic recovery

The Australian share market is showing signs of improvement as the economy appears headed for post-pandemic recovery.

The value of obtaining financial advice

The value of obtaining financial advice

Good financial advice answers important questions by mapping out your goals and putting a strategy in place to achieve them.

Economic recovery drives gains for Australian share market

Economic recovery drives gains for Australian share market

Rapid economic recovery and low interest rates drove strong gains for the Australian share market in...
Investment bonds: what are they and why should you invest in them?

Investment bonds: what are they and why should you invest in them?

Investment bonds offers a tax effective investment that can be used to build wealth. Here’s what you need to know about them.

Federal budget 2021: Superannuation update

Federal budget 2021: Superannuation update

In the federal budget 2021 announcement, the treasurer delivered their second ‘pandemic budget’ which...
Changes to insurance premiums and income protection policies explained

Changes to insurance premiums and income protection policies explained

You may have noticed an increase in the cost of your insurance cover when looking at your latest superannuation...
Australian share market moves sideways but recovery in sight

Australian share market moves sideways but recovery in sight

The Australian share market has moved sideways during the first quarter of 2021, but a global economic recovery is on the horizon.

LDB’s quarterly share market review: Fourth quarter 2020

Australian share market shows improvement to end 2020

The final quarter of 2020 saw the Australian share market improve another 10 per cent, rounding out what was a turbulent year.