Some people have a different view on sharemarket slumps. They see the low stock prices as an opportunity to grab a cheap shares.
During times of market turbulence, it is our natural instinct to guard our assets and distance ourselves from risk. While this reaction is unsurprising, it can also mean losing out on growth opportunities [...]

The turmoil in the international stock markets is having a tragic impact on the retirement plans of many retired Australians.
For example, during September 2008, it was estimated by Super Ratings, a company that tracks the performance of super funds, that Australian super funds lost as much as 6% of their value. During the past year [...]