by Paul McKeon | Feb 12, 2008 | Articles
One of the key criteria to astute investing is to consider how and when you will take your profits – in other words you need to develop an exit strategy before you invest in the share market. This is crucial to your success simply because while an asset may rise in... by Paul McKeon | Feb 12, 2008 | Articles
The Answer to Australia’s Skills Shortage We have all heard it before, Australia’s population is ageing. What effect will this have on the Australian economy? The answer is simple, according tho the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) between now and 2016 over... by Paul McKeon | Feb 12, 2008 | Articles
When psychologist Erik Erikson delineated his concept of the lifecycle he perceived the 4th Age (the final stage of life) as beginning in one’s 60s. He later re-visited his earlier work to take account of the new demographics and warned against an initial retirement... by Paul McKeon | Feb 12, 2008 | Articles
There is no doubt that Australians are now living longer. As a result thousands of retirees are finding that their savings aren’t enough to fund their lifestyle in retirement. There is clearly a need to consider how we fund these extra years without diminishing our... by Paul McKeon | Feb 12, 2008 | Articles
To a Life on the Ocean’s Wave David Barnett owned a small shipping company in London. In 1994 he bought a 42ft yacht, “Happy Dancer”. For the next five summers he spent all his free time cruising the UK and Europe but had the boat laid up during the winter. Not... by Paul McKeon | Feb 12, 2008 | Articles
How can a financial planner help people plan for retirement? Most financial planners have a wide range of knowledge so they can advise clients on the best way to maximise and protect income and savings. Your adviser will consider the various tax, superannuation and...