Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist at AMP Capital Investors, talks about recent volatility in global markets and its impact internationally and at home.

Salary sacrificing. Everyone’s talking about it, but what’s in it for you? Why sacrifice any more of your hard-earned salary? Here’s a closer look.

It’s a timely opportunity to review your insurance cover when bringing your super together.

Changing jobs? Facing redundancy? Manage the uncertainty with a tax-effective super strategy.

The end of the 2010/11 financial year is fast approaching, which also means tax time. If you haven't thought about your tax yet, don't fear, there are a number of strategies you can put in place to trim your tax bill.

As of June last year there were 6.1 million 'lost' or unclaimed super accounts, with a total balance of over $5 billion, according to a recent study by SuperRatings. Is some of it yours?

Owning your dream home may seem like a lifetime away, but you may be surprised that with the right strategies, smart planning and plenty of motivation, you could be celebrating sooner than you think.

As someone who may have experienced the benefits of financial planning with us, you may know that financial security is about taking charge of your financial situation, no matter what life throws at you. But did you know that someone who starts saving with the help of a qualified financial planner could also be more than $91,000 better off at retirement?

Dr. Shane Oliver, Chief Economist and Head of Investment Strategy for AMP Capital, answers some of your key questions on the economy and financial markets.

If you’re expecting a baby, you can also look forward to extra paid leave thanks to a new Government scheme!

Are you expecting to retire soon? Here are some great tips to help you improve your outlook.

Dr. Shane Oliver, Chief Economist and Head of Investment Strategy for AMP Capital, answers some of your burning questions on the economy and financial markets.

With half of the financial year almost gone, time is running out to make the most of the tax benefits available to you via your super. The good news if you are expecting a work bonus is that you may be able to reduce your 2010/11 financial year tax bill, and keep more of your hard-earned money for yourself!

We all know that taxes are one of life's most un-welcomed certainties. However, although we tend to think negatively about anything that takes away a portion of our hard-earned cash, there are times when lodging a tax return can put a smile on our face.

The cost of educating children keeps rising, but there are ways to ensure you can give them everything – and maintain your current lifestyle too!

With Christmas and New Year fast approaching, it’s more important than ever to manage your expenses and keep within your means. 

Here are 20 great savings tips to help your dollar go further during the silly season!

We all know that taxes are one of life's most un-welcomed certainties. However, although we tend to think negatively about anything that takes away a portion of our hard-earned cash, there are times when lodging a tax return can put a smile on our face.

Investing, planning and setting long-term goals can seem ridiculously ambitious when you are young - as does planning for retirement when you are just starting a family. But laying these foundations early can make all the difference and allow you to take control of your future financial security.

How much money did you save last financial year? Are you and your family covered if you weren't able to work for any reason? Did you finally make that Will, that you keep promising to do for yourself every year?

Money may not buy complete happiness. But there's no doubt that living with 'bad' debt is enough to wipe the smile off the face of working Australians - and new research has now proved this.

A market update for quarter ending 31 March 2010 has been provided below, including market commentary from AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver.

Have you protected everything that is important to you? Given the number of Australian families underinsured, it's critical to understand the importance of insurance cover and how it can offer you peace of mind.

Want to make sense of your super? Here's a list of some of the most commonly used super terms to make understanding your super easier.

When it comes to saving money, it's not all about how much a person earns, but how disciplined they are at achieving their financial goals.

According to the latest AMP Retirement Adequacy Index, over 40% of the Australian workforce is still not saving enough for a comfortable retirement. People aged under 40, female workers and spouses not working full-time are particularly over-represented in this category.

Before you know it, the end of financial year will be upon us. Now is a great time to focus on some tips and strategies which may be valuable in assisting with your short-term tax, and long-term retirement plans.

Since worldwide markets bottomed-out in March 2009, concerted efforts by governments across the globe have resulted in significant market improvements into 2010. Read more about how the new environment is affecting your assets.

With the renewed optimism in financial markets and the reported end of the recent global financial crisis, comes inevitable interest rate rises. Now is the time to think about what impact rate rises may have on your financial situation.

Impress your friends this weekend with a pavlova made from scratch.

It’s easier than you think!