Finance
Embracing your retirement journey: 10 heartfelt tips for a fulfilling future
13 March
Approaching retirement can stir a mixture of excitement and anxiety. It’s a significant milestone—filled with opportunities to finally pursue dreams, passions, and enjoy life at your own pace. However, it can also feel overwhelming,...[Read More]
Selling your business: key considerations & tips for success
13 March
Selling a business is a significant decision that requires careful planning, strategic timing, and expert guidance. To maximise the value of your business and ensure a smooth transition, consider these essential factors and seek professional...[Read More]
Market volatility: why time in the market beats timing the market
13 March
Share market volatility is a natural and inevitable aspect of investing. While market fluctuations can cause anxiety among investors, attempting to predict short-term market movements, known as “timing the market,” often leads to missed...[Read More]
Navigating redundancy: why financial advice is essential and 10 tips for getting help
13 March
Losing a job due to redundancy is rarely part of anyone’s career plan. Yet, for many Australians, it is a reality that can bring about uncertainty, stress, and financial concerns. While some may view redundancy as a setback, others may see it as...[Read More]
Consumer confidence surges on back of interest rate cut
13 March
The Reserve Bank’s first rate cut since 2020 has delivered a welcome boost to the economic outlook, but Australian consumers are still more pessimistic than optimistic. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer confidence survey posted a strong...[Read More]
Millions of Australians set for welfare payments boost
12 March
Millions of Australians on welfare will have their fortnightly payments boosted by small amounts under indexation changes due to kick in later this month. More than five million recipients, including pensioners, renters, and job seekers will receive...[Read More]
Leading economists call out coalition’s inflation claim
12 March
Leading economists are criticising coalition claims that inflation has doubled under Labor, saying politicians are overplaying the influence governments have over the economy. The coalition has distributed a graphic on social media stating that...[Read More]
Blueprint to get nation moving, boost household budgets
12 March
Household budgets would be bolstered and cost-of-living pressures would ease under proposed changes to the nation’s competition policy, the federal government says. Assistant Minister for Competition Andrew Leigh revealed the findings of a...[Read More]
Women lack confidence when it comes to retirement funds
12 March
Women are less confident than men that they will have a comfortable retirement, with only 34 per cent feeling prepared for life after work. A survey of 2250 Australians revealed that more than three in five women (62 per cent) felt they would be...[Read More]
Building wealth with investment properties: the right strategy and insurance for success
6 March
For high-net-worth individuals and couples, investing in property is a time-tested way to grow and protect wealth. A well-chosen investment property can deliver strong capital appreciation, consistent rental income, and a hedge against...[Read More]
Smart ways to invest using an SMSF
6 March
A Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) offers individuals greater control over their retirement savings, allowing them to choose a variety of investment options. To maximise long-term returns and financial security, it is essential to understand the...[Read More]
Australian economy to get pulse check, RBA minutes drop
6 March
Australia’s economic growth is expected to recover from its multi-decade lows when gross domestic product figures are revealed in the nation’s quarterly health check. The national accounts for December, due from the Australian Bureau of...[Read More]
Calls grow to banish ‘anti-democratic’ bracket creep
6 March
Independent MPs will use a minority government to push for an end to tax bracket creep, which is placing a growing burden on working Australians. The move has been backed by a growing chorus of economists, who accuse the major parties of relying on...[Read More]
Green shoots for economy as Australia snaps dire record
6 March
Australia’s economy has “turned a corner”, ending a record 21 months of falling living standards in an encouraging sign that there are better times ahead. Gross domestic product expanded by 0.6 per cent in the December quarter, the fastest...[Read More]
Plug-in hybrid car tax breaks about to hit the skids
6 March
Do Australian drivers still need a stepping stone to make the transition from a petrol or diesel vehicle to an electric car? It’s a question that is dividing the automotive industry as the clock ticks down to the removal of a tax exemption for...[Read More]