Money Magazine July 2019

Before the turn of the 18th century, humans lived, on average, to the ripe old age of 40. Three centuries later, many of us are just starting our careers, our families and our lives at that age. For some, life begins two decades later at 60. Here at Money, writing about retirement is a natural obsession. We publish numerous articles on superannuation, long-term investing and, in this edition, how to live life in retirement. Turn to page 34 where we invited three experts to provide a financial roadmap based on what you want your retirement to look like. This bumper edition features two milestones – the 15th year of the Consumer Finance Awards and the 20th anniversary of Money magazine. I’d like to name-check our managing editor, Darren Snyder, who…

Before the turn of the 18th century, humans lived, on average, to the ripe old age of 40. Three centuries later, many of us are just starting our careers, our families and our lives at that age. For some, life begins two decades later at 60. Here at Money, writing about retirement is a natural obsession. We publish numerous articles on superannuation, long-term investing and, in this edition, how to live life in retirement. Turn to page 34 where we invited three experts to provide a financial roadmap based on what you want your retirement to look like. This bumper edition features two milestones – the 15th year of the Consumer Finance Awards and the 20th anniversary of Money magazine. I’d like to name-check our managing editor, Darren Snyder, who has painstakingly…

Letter of the month Practical investment advice is appreciated I’d like to applaud the excellent article by Jo McCreery in your May cover story (page 40). Not only did she show how to invest, but she also named fund managers and ETFs that might be used. Many authors seem wary of providing such practical advice and leave the reader little better informed on a practical follow-up for investing. The otherwise informative article on investment bonds by four experts in the same edition would have benefitted greatly from mentioning which insurance companies provide bonds covering the various market indices. Tom Brave comments on the state of the nation Thank you so much for the bravery shown by Paul Clitheroe in his June In Your Interest: going largely against his readership (and their self-interest) and telling them…

Letter of the month Practical investment advice is appreciated I’d like to applaud the excellent article by Jo McCreery in your May cover story (page 40). Not only did she show how to invest, but she also named fund managers and ETFs that might be used. Many authors seem wary of providing such practical advice and leave the reader little better informed on a practical follow-up for investing. The otherwise informative article on investment bonds by four experts in the same edition would have benefitted greatly from mentioning which insurance companies provide bonds covering the various market indices. Tom Brave comments on the state of the nation Thank you so much for the bravery shown by Paul Clitheroe in his June In Your Interest: going largely against his readership (and…

JAMES WHEATLEY James is a financial adviser at Mercer. He says: “I am most proud of our first home. It was a very emotional purchase, but we stuck to our guns, were patient and purchased a property we loved which was close to family, transport and a fixer-upper we could add our own touch to.” ANN LOVEDAY Ann is art director of Money. She says: “I’ve become addicted to Facebook’s Marketplace where modern, vintage and antique treasures are up for sale. I was thrilled to purchase a splendid marquetry inlaid, cedar parlour cabinet, C1890s, for just a few hundred dollars. The detailed craftmanship is stunning.” RACHAEL ARNOLD Rachel is a financial planner at Profile Financial Services. She says: “After saving for several years, I purchased my Sydney home on a…

JAMES WHEATLEY James is a financial adviser at Mercer. He says: “I am most proud of our first home. It was a very emotional purchase, but we stuck to our guns, were patient and purchased a property we loved which was close to family, transport and a fixer-upper we could add our own touch to.” ANN LOVEDAY Ann is art director of Money. She says: “I’ve become addicted to Facebook’s Marketplace where modern, vintage and antique treasures are up for sale. I was thrilled to purchase a splendid marquetry inlaid, cedar parlour cabinet, C1890s, for just a few hundred dollars. The detailed craftmanship is stunning.” RACHAEL ARNOLD Rachel is a financial planner at Profile Financial Services. She says: “After saving for several years, I purchased my Sydney home on a single salary at age 28.…