Financial Advice for the Self-Employed
It’s a new financial year which marks a fresh start for all small businesses and self-employed hustlers. Although it has been a challenging last few months due to COVID-19, we have been so inspired by all the creative solutions business owners have come up with to adjust their services for these unprecedented times.
How Global Events Affect the Stock Market
Whether you are a seasoned investor or have only started dipping your toes in the share market, it is helpful to understand how significant world and economic events impact your investment portfolio.
Building Good Habits for Everyday Financial Success
How many times have you had the passing thought of “I’ll sort out my finances later”, however, you never get around to even defining what this means, let alone achieving this colossal goal? Here at Pursue Wealth, we get excited about spending schedules and banking structures but we understand the vast majority of people don’t feel the same way.
Short term goals = longer term gains
How many people go to the gym thinking “I’m going to smash this workout so I can live healthily to age 70”.
So you want to do a reno…
Well good luck you to. Just kidding! Welcome to part two of the renovation diaries. This week’s installment will get into the nitty gritty.
Monday Market Madness 12th March 2018
Last week the Reserve Bank left the cash rate at 1.50% unchanged since August 2016. In the Board minutes, weak consumer inflation and wage inflation were cited as ongoing concerns as inflation continues to track below the Bank’s core target of 2%-3%. Some market observers have fixated on the reference to leading indicators as a sign that wage inflation may be reappearing. However, the Board was content with leaving policy settings unchanged and its Statement reflected this with minimal changes from the February 6 session.
Love on a budget
Roses are red, violets are blue, you can be my Valentine as long as you foot the bill. Right?
Monday Market Madness 22nd January 2018
The Australian stock market recorded a poor performance last week and extended its losing streak to four sessions on Friday, as Investors contrasted a raft of company updates with sharp gains on Wall Street made amid optimism over corporate earnings trends. The benchmark ASX 200 index fell by 1.1% to 6006 points. Resources (Energy -4.3% and Materials -2.5%) and Telecom (-4.5%) stocks were at the forefront of losses. Consumer stocks took up residence on the other side of the spectrum.
Monday Market Madness 15th January 2018
Despite touching a 10-year high on Tuesday, the Australian stock market ended last week in negative territory on the back of broad based selling towards the end of the week. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index fell by 0.8% to 6075. The worst performers were consumer, industrials and property stocks. Resources stocks fared well on the back of strong commodity prices.
Celebrating the wins
When you were 5 it was riding a bike without training wheels.
When you were 7 it was learning your 12 times tables.
When you were 17 it was successfully getting your license (and hopefully starting to grow out of the awkward teenage phase… am I right?!).
