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Meritum Newsletter - Edition 1 2010

Welcome to our first newsletter for 2010. Now is the time to start thinking about the new year and the new decade and how we can plan for one which is financially sound. You can start by taking our f... (more)

Meritum Update - Winter 2009

As Australia slips into recession the prospect of retrenchment is top of mind for many. This issue looks at the tips and traps of redundancy. We also discuss the value of professional advice and the ... (more)

Meritum Update - Spring - 2009

Most people tend to think they are invulnerable. Bulletproof. They believe that things like sickness or disability won’t happen to them. Those things happen to other people. Which is quite natural. A... (more)

Meritum Update - Issue 2 - 2008

Welcome to the latest edition of Meritum update. In recent months Australian and world share markets have experienced some market volatility. During these times it is important to remember that a lev... (more)

Meritum Update - Issue 1 - 2008

Welcome to the first edition of the Meritum update for 2008. It’s hard to believe that 2007 has come to an end. It was an exciting year for financial services with significant legislative changes aff... (more)

Meritum Update - Issue 4 - 2007

The first quarter of the current financial year is testing the resolve of many investors as a range of economic and financial factors triggered some of the biggest falls on global equity markets that... (more)

Meritum Update - Issue 3 - 2007

Welcome to the latest edition of Meritum update. It’s hard to believe that another financial year has come to a close. With a number of changes to superannuation legislation coming into effect from J... (more)

Meritum Update - Issue 2 - 2007

In the last Federal budget, the Howard Government unveiled a series of major proposals designed to make superannuation a more attractive investment vehicle for all Australians. Many of those changes ... (more)

Meritum Update - Issue 1 - 2007

It is the beginning of a new year and, with most of us in holiday mode, no doubt our thoughts are on being with our family and friends. Traditionally, this is a happy time of year, and with expectati... (more)

Meritum Update - Issue 3 - 2006

Many retirees have achieved the great Australian dream of owning their own homes. However, while they have benefited on paper from the sharp rise in property values, after tapping into their retireme... (more)

Meritum Update - Issue 2 - 2006

In the latest issue of Meritum Update, we examine some of the changes that have taken place this year, such as superannuation contributions splitting and the impact of the Federal Budget. We also exp... (more)

Meritum Update - Issue 1 - March 2006

The past year was one of the most active periods for some time in terms of legislative changes relating to superannuation and retirement. Many of those changes enacted by the Federal Government last ... (more)

Meritum Update - Issue 4 - 2005

In terms of changes to superannuation, this year has been one of the most active on record as the Federal Government has moved to implement a series of legislative changes aimed at making Australians... (more)

Meritum Update - Issue 3 - 2005

The new financial year has heralded a wide range of changes for ordinary Australians, in superannuation, tax and other areas. We examine a number of these changes, including how superannuation choice... (more)

Meritum Update - Issue 2 - Summer 2005

We wish all our clients a happy and prosperous New Year and we now look forward to the challenges of the next 12 months. As part of our ongoing commitment to you, we present the summer edition of Mer... (more)

Meritum Update - Issue 1 - Spring 2004

Welcome to the first edition of Meritum Update, the Meritum Financial Services newsletter. As a valued client of our network of financial advisers, you'll now receive three complementary issues a ye... (more)

 

The sharp falls and rises on global equity markets have left many investors wondering whether they would be better off having their funds out of the equity markets altogether. The reality is that mar...
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