Scams and fraud: what to look out for

Scams and fraud: what to look out for

Have you had issues with your internet recently? Who hasn’t! A client told us of a call he received recently from a ‘NBN provider’ asking him if he had issues. It just so happened he was having problems and thinking this guy may be able to help, he allowed the ‘provider’ to access his computer remotely. Fortunately, he became suspicious when they began to search his files and shut the conversation and the remote access down before the scammer succeeded in getting the information he was after. These people are after your bank details, home address and personal details to use elsewhere. They can create havoc in your life, so it is best to be forearmed.

Don’t overlook these retirement expenses

Don’t overlook these retirement expenses

Estimating your future living costs when planning for retirement can be difficult. As your lifestyle changes some expenses will be reduced, for example mortgage repayments are hopefully cleared and you may be able to cut down on your insurances. It is worth doing a bit of a deep dive into possible expenses that may crop up for you as it’s wise to have some flexibility and wriggle room to cope with life’s unexpected events.

How conflict in Ukraine is impacting markets

How conflict in Ukraine is impacting markets

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has thrown policymakers, companies and markets into an inherently uncertain world.

Although the Russian invasion has jolted markets, history tells us that geopolitical risk has had little impact on markets in the long term. Historically there has been little correlation between major geopolitical events and market upheavals.

The caveat of looking back on history for guidance is that nothing is ever guaranteed.