Jobs and wage data in focus ahead of interest rate call
14 May
Upcoming wages and unemployment data may have significant bearing on the Reserve Bank’s closely watched interest rate decision.Domestic signals have taken somewhat of a back seat since US President Donald Trump’s tariff dump in early April.But...[Read More]
10 strategies for deepening your bond with teenage and young adult children
13 August
Fostering meaningful relationships with teenage and young adult children before they embark on their independent lives is crucial for parents. This phase of life is marked by rapid developmental changes, making it a critical time for parents to...[Read More]
‘Hawkish’ RBA open to more hikes after holding rates
12 August
The Reserve Bank has left the door open to more interest rate hikes as it held the benchmark lending rate steady for a second straight meeting.Falling house prices and lower-than-expected inflation helped convince the central bank’s nine-member...[Read More]
House-hunters face spring sale shortage in market slump
12 August
Would-be home buyers hoping to snag a bargain could face a shortage of options during the usually busy spring sales season as owners try to ride out a price slump.Auction clearance rates have rebounded from recent multi-year lows, rising to a...[Read More]
Households to bear the brunt of sluggish productivity
12 August
Mortgage holders may have been spared more rate pain by the Reserve Bank but Australia’s chronically weak productivity growth means households will continue to suffer.As the RBA board held interest rates steady for a second-straight meeting, it...[Read More]
Finding your investment comfort zone: Understanding your risk profile
13 August
Investing is often discussed in terms of returns, markets, interest rates and opportunities. But one of the most important questions comes well before choosing an investment:How much risk are you genuinely comfortable taking?Understanding your...[Read More]
10 things I would tell my younger self about retirement
13 August
When you are young, retirement can feel like a distant destination—something to think about after the mortgage is paid, the children have grown and your working life begins to slow down. Yet, looking back from the age of 70, 80 or beyond, it...[Read More]
Saver or Investor? Understanding when your money needs to work harder
13 August
Most of us begin our financial lives as savers.Our first money goals are usually simple: put something aside for a holiday, build a deposit for a car, create an emergency buffer or save towards a home. Saving provides something enormously valuable...[Read More]
Tax: The good, the bad and the ugly for small business owners
13 August
Tax is one of those unavoidable parts of running a business. When things are going well, paying tax can actually be a sign that your business is profitable. But without planning, tax can also create cash-flow pressure, unexpected bills and, in the...[Read More]
From business owner to entrepreneur: The habits that drive long-term success
13 August
Running a small business requires determination, resilience and a willingness to make decisions every day. But there is an important difference between owning a business and building an entrepreneurial enterprise.A good business owner can create a...[Read More]
Powers of attorney and advance care directives – Who will make decisions if you can’t?
13 August
Most of us spend our lives making our own decisions. We manage our finances, property, health, family matters and everyday affairs without giving much thought to what might happen if one day we were unable to do so.An accident, serious illness,...[Read More]
Chasing better weather: 7 tips for escaping the cold — or simply changing the climate
13 August
For many Australians, winter brings the familiar urge to escape. The mornings are darker, the heater seems permanently switched on and suddenly somewhere with sunshine, blue skies and an outdoor table looks very appealing.But “escaping the cold”...[Read More]
Renovating for value — or renovating for you?
13 August
Renovating a home can be exciting. A new kitchen, an outdoor entertaining area, an extra bedroom or a beautifully landscaped garden can completely change how a property looks and feels.But before choosing tiles, appliances or paint colours, there is...[Read More]
Regular exercise can improve your mental well-being
13 August
Health and fitness go beyond physical well-being; they also play a significant role in maintaining mental and emotional health.Among the various wellness strategies, regular exercise has been proven to have a profound impact on mental...[Read More]
No surprises as RBA holds interest rates steady at 4.35%
11 August
The Reserve Bank has held interest rates steady for a second straight meeting despite inflation hovering well above its target. In a unanimous decision, the central bank’s nine-member monetary policy board left the cash rate untouched at 4.35 per...[Read More]