Welcome to 2024, where economic volatility has become the new normal! If you’re feeling like you’re on a wild roller coaster ride with no seatbelt, you’re not alone. Markets are whizzing up and down, and trying to keep track of the latest financial headlines feels like watching a high-stakes poker game where the rules keep changing.

It has been a wild ride for the Australian dollar since the Covid-19 pandemic struck and that could mean good news or bad news for your investment portfolio.

In March 2020 the Aussie dipped below US58 cents for the first time in a decade. Since then, a high of just over US77 cents in 2021 has been followed by a rollercoaster ride, mostly downhill.

Education is a wonderful gift that parents can provide to their children as it opens doors to a brighter future.

If you are considering private schools, it is essential to plan in advance though. With the rising costs of education and various expenses associated with that, these costs can quickly add up to $40,000 a year.

But don’t worry, we are here to help you navigate through it.

In this article, our adviser Leandro Bonin covers ways you can save effectively for your child's education, avoid common pitfalls and ensure a secure financial future.

If you’d invested $10,000 into the whole Australian share market back in 2002, your initial investment amount would have grown to almost $50,000 by 30 June 2022.