Tag Archives: Inflation
Why Retirement is Getting More Expensive
The cost of living is making retirement more expensive than ever. Learn why a comfortable retirement now requires a larger nest egg and how inflation impacts retiree budgets. Continue reading
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Tagged Budgeting, Cost of Living, Financial Planning, Inflation, Retirement, Superannuation
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How to Retire with Greater Confidence
Discover how to retire with greater confidence by addressing common financial concerns and challenges. Learn about strategies to manage your retirement funds and secure your future. Continue reading
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Tagged Financial Confidence, Financial Wellness, Home Equity, Inflation, Retirement Planning, Superannuation
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How to Decipher the Freeze on Deeming Rates – Vanguard Report
The federal budget has announced a freeze on social security deeming rates until June 2025. This decision has significant income implications for Age Pension recipients and suggests potential changes in official interest rates. Learn what deeming rates are, their benefits, and what the freeze means for your retirement planning. Continue reading
Posted in Economic Insights, Financial Planning, Investment Strartegies, May Vanguard, Retirement Planning, Vanguard Insights
Tagged Age Pension, Deeming Rates, Federal Budget, Financial Investments, Inflation, Interest Rates, Investment Returns, Retirement Planning, Social Security, Vanguard
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You might be surprised at what really drives interest rates
This article explains the factors that drive interest rates, including the roles of the RBA, APRA, and external economic influences. Learn how these factors impact your mortgage and financial planning decisions. Continue reading
Posted in Economic Insights, Financial Health, Financial Planning, Mortgage and Loans, Personal Finance
Tagged APRA, Australian Economy, Banking Regulator, BBSW, Economic Health, Financial Planning, Fixed Rate, Inflation, Interest Rates, Mortgage rates, RBA, Variable Rate
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As interest rates rise, so does the risk of losing your home
With housing prices soaring and mortgages growing, have you considered what may happen when interest rates increase? This article discusses how even a small rise in interest rates can impact your budget and what steps you can take to prepare yourself financially. Continue reading
Posted in Budgeting, Debt Management, Financial Health, Financial Planning, Home Ownership, Personal Finance
Tagged Budgeting, Cost of Living, Debt Management, Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Financial Stress, Home Loans, Housing Market, Inflation, Interest Rates, Mortgage Review, Mortgage Stress, Savings Strategies
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Vanguard’s April 2024 investment and economic outlook
Our region-by-region economic outlook and latest forecasts for investment returns.U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for March underscore the challenge faced by Federal Reserve policymakers as they try to guide inflation down toward their 2% target. Getting there would require … Continue reading
Posted in April Vanguard, Economic Insights, Vanguard Insights
Tagged Benchmark interest rate, Core CPI, Economic forecasts, Federal Reserve, Financial Markets, Financial Planning, Global economics, Housing demand, Housing supply, Inflation, Investment Returns, Investment Strategies, Investment strategy, Labor market, Market outlook, Market Trends, Mortgage rates, Region-by-region economic outlook, Services excluding shelter, Shelter prices, U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI), Vanguard, Wage growth
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