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They work tirelessly and aim to integrate those burdened with disability into society to live fulfilling and productive lives – a truly worthy cause.
This month in our Philanthropy section we are also showcasing the very important collaboration between Rose Charities Australia and Operation First in Cambodia. These two charity organisations have banded together to produce the Rose Cambodia Rehabilitation Centre, which provides physical rehabilitation for marginalised Cambodian children and community members with disability or injury.
Keeping your mind healthy and functioning at a high level during turbulent economic times is vital to financial success. Business coach and Master NLP (Neuro Linguistic Psychology) practitioner Marylin Schirmer shares the importance of maintaining self belief and abundance mentality to drive you towards your goals, regardless of the gloomy state of the economy.
In our health and wellness section there is a helpful feature on our mood and how it can affect our outlook and ability to make clear decisions during times of high stress. Corporate nutritionist Kara Landau tackles the “food for mood� side of the equation, while experienced personal trainer Gretchen Masters examines how exercise can be used as a tool to treat and stabilise destructive dispositions.
We also get some information about the value of sticking with Gold throughout the current economic downturn. The precious metal has hit record highs in the month of August and analysts, including The Gold Company’s Director Roy Cohen, suggest that the Gold rush is set to continue.
CIO of Lifestyle Investor Services Scott Goold weighs in on the difference that having a long-term strategy for your investments can make, and why it is vital to assess risk to maximise your returns.
One-time stockbroker and venture capitalist Morris Kaplan takes a closer look at the conundrum facing many imminent retirees – are fixed interest term deposits suitable to fund their futures or is investing in growth assets a better strategy?
Volatile economic conditions and plummeting stock markets have forced the hands of many investors to reconsider their positions during the past month. Fortunately, there are many knowledgeable folk in the world of finance that can offer some insights into how to ride the current wave of uncertainty and come out the other side with your portfolio intact.
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