Private Health Insurance premiums are once again in the news. Each time there's an increase I think of clients, friends and family who all see the value of maintaining cover yet despair at the seeminly endless cost increases. This is not a partisan comment (noting that there is a gap... Show More

Crisis averted or damage done? With US Lawmakers reaching a debt ceiling deal (kicking the can again) should we really feel good? Markets liked it; yet I think we can expect more of the same early next year. Partisan politics appear so bitter that it is difficult to imagine what... Show More

No need for the candles and tinned food Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/business/world-business/no-need-for-the-candles-and-tinned-food-20131014-2vix3.html#ixzz2hjuMVxng Show More

Investors seemingly remain confident with the Dow Jones and S&P500 up marginally overnight. We've now clocked up in excess of 2 weeks of the US Govt Shutdown. All eyes towards 17 October debt ceiling deadline - surely common sense will prevail on this matter at least? Surely... Show More

Our October 2013 Economic & Market update is now available. http://www.qtmb.com.au/~/media/Files/financial-planning/news/qtfp-economic-and-market-update.ashx Show More