McCarthy Group

	This day in history As Christchurch collapses, let's count our blessings

	Why investors are scared of the (share) market At McCarthy Group, please don’t think we are ‘anti-shares.’ It’s just that we are very ‘pro-property.’ Here are some extracts that explain why there is so much investor caution at the moment regarding shares.

	As super heads for 12%, why it’s still nowhere near enough As part of the raid on the miners' 'super profits', Kevin Rudd and Wayne Swan announced that super contributions would be increased from 9 per cent to 12 per cent over the next ten years.

	Final chance to review your 2010 Tax Variation, the key to maximising your cash flow. If you already have an Income Tax Withholding Variation (ITWV), as we approach financial year end, now is the time to review it. If you don't have an ITWV, this is extremely important information for you to read.

	A poster for your wall; should you buy another investment property? HERE ARE SOME POINTS THAT YOU CAN PIN UP ON YOUR WALL IN YOUR OFFICE, STUDY OR ON THE KITCHEN FRIDGE.

	For a secure retirement, one investment property is three too few. To fund the millions of dollars a comfortable retirement will require, three or four investment properties need to be in the mix.

	The end of retirement The whole world's population is ageing. With more people needing support and fewer to support them, for many retirement will simply be a dream.

	Helpful tips on how you can retire mortgage free Entering retirement with the family home paid off is the ideal situation for any retiree. Despite the cost of property and the size of outstanding loans, it is a goal worth striving for.

	Budget spotlights huge retirement challenges and the need to DIY The $14 billion cost to increase pensions by $32pw for singles and $10 for couples is small change compared to the challenges that lie ahead. It's time to look out for yourself.

	Retirees put the Bex back on the shelf Full marks to the government for figuring out that it's not a smart (nor fair) move to force retirees to cash in their assets to meet withdrawal targets after their portfolios have copped an absolute beating in the share market.

	On the record: Share meltdown wipes $90b off superannuation THE average superannuation fund has shed almost 20 per cent in the past 12 months, a year in which the industry has waved goodbye to about $90 billion in value...

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This day in history As Christchurch collapses, let's count our blessings

Why investors are scared of the (share) market At McCarthy Group, please don’t think we are ‘anti-shares.’ It’s just that we are very ‘pro-property.’ Here are some extracts that explain why there is so much investor caution at the moment regarding shares.

As super heads for 12%, why it’s still nowhere near enoughAs part of the raid on the miners' 'super profits', Kevin Rudd and Wayne Swan announced that super contributions would be increased from 9 per cent to 12 per cent over the next ten years.

Final chance to review your 2010 Tax Variation, the key to maximising your cash flow.If you already have an Income Tax Withholding Variation (ITWV), as we approach financial year end, now is the time to review it. If you don't have an ITWV, this is extremely important information for you to read.

A poster for your wall; should you buy another investment property?HERE ARE SOME POINTS THAT YOU CAN PIN UP ON YOUR WALL IN YOUR OFFICE, STUDY OR ON THE KITCHEN FRIDGE.

For a secure retirement, one investment property is three too few.To fund the millions of dollars a comfortable retirement will require, three or four investment properties need to be in the mix.

The end of retirementThe whole world's population is ageing. With more people needing support and fewer to support them, for many retirement will simply be a dream.

Helpful tips on how you can retire mortgage freeEntering retirement with the family home paid off is the ideal situation for any retiree. Despite the cost of property and the size of outstanding loans, it is a goal worth striving for.

Budget spotlights huge retirement challenges and the need to DIYThe $14 billion cost to increase pensions by $32pw for singles and $10 for couples is small change compared to the challenges that lie ahead. It's time to look out for yourself.

Retirees put the Bex back on the shelf Full marks to the government for figuring out that it's not a smart (nor fair) move to force retirees to cash in their assets to meet withdrawal targets after their portfolios have copped an absolute beating in the share market.

On the record: Share meltdown wipes $90b off superannuation THE average superannuation fund has shed almost 20 per cent in the past 12 months, a year in which the industry has waved goodbye to about $90 billion in value...

This day in history
As Christchurch collapses, let's count our blessings

Why investors are scared of the (share) market
At McCarthy Group, please don’t think we are ‘anti-shares.’ It’s just that we are very ‘pro-property.’ Here are some extracts that explain why there is so much investor caution at the moment regarding shares.

As super heads for 12%, why it’s still nowhere near enough
As part of the raid on the miners' 'super profits', Kevin Rudd and Wayne Swan announced that super contributions would be increased from 9 per cent to 12 per cent over the next ten years.

Final chance to review your 2010 Tax Variation, the key to maximising your cash flow.
If you already have an Income Tax Withholding Variation (ITWV), as we approach financial year end, now is the time to review it. If you don't have an ITWV, this is extremely important information for you to read.

A poster for your wall; should you buy another investment property?
HERE ARE SOME POINTS THAT YOU CAN PIN UP ON YOUR WALL IN YOUR OFFICE, STUDY OR ON THE KITCHEN FRIDGE.

For a secure retirement, one investment property is
three too few.
To fund the millions of dollars a comfortable retirement will require, three or four investment properties need to be in the mix.

The end of retirement
The whole world's population is ageing. With more people needing support and fewer to support them, for many retirement will simply be a dream.

Helpful tips on how you can retire mortgage free
Entering retirement with the family home paid off is the ideal situation for any retiree. Despite the cost of property and the size of outstanding loans, it is a goal worth striving for.

Budget spotlights huge retirement challenges and the
need to DIY
The $14 billion cost to increase pensions by $32pw for singles and $10 for couples is small change compared to the challenges that lie ahead. It's time to look out for yourself.

Retirees put the Bex back on the shelf
Full marks to the government for figuring out that it's not a smart (nor fair) move to force retirees to cash in their assets to meet withdrawal targets after their portfolios have copped an absolute beating in the share market.

On the record: Share meltdown wipes $90b off superannuation
THE average superannuation fund has shed almost 20 per cent in the past 12 months, a year in which the industry has waved goodbye to about $90 billion in value...