Just half of Australians feel prepared for retirement
3 June
Despite some progress and a world-class superannuation system, retirement remains a source of financial anxiety for many Australians, according to a new report highlighting the value of financial advice. Just 51 per cent of Australians feel prepared...[Read More]
Data centre boom fails to boot up lagging economy
3 June
Australia’s economy slowed significantly despite surging data centre investment, but interest rate rises and the effects of the Iran war mean a downturn may be inevitable. Gross domestic product grew at 0.3 per cent in the first three months of...[Read More]
Labor shrugs off claim tax shift will sink house prices
3 June
Contentious changes to taxes on property investments won’t be the main driver of expected falls in prices, the housing minister says. As auction clearance rates hit lows not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic, Clare O’Neil said it was unclear how...[Read More]
Businesses still in dark on tax carve outs from budget
3 June
Start ups and small businesses will be forced to wait longer to find out if they will get special treatment from looming tax changes, as the government looks to enact the measures within weeks. Measures in the federal budget limiting negative...[Read More]
Retailers under attack from weak demand, rising costs
3 June
Australian businesses are under fire from both sides as conflict in the Middle East drives up prices and weakens demand. After first lighting a fire under fuel costs, the impacts of the US-Israeli-led war in the Middle East have begun flowing...[Read More]
‘Scambling’: the scam on the rise catching out punters
3 June
Australians love to gamble, but if you’re going to try your luck, please don’t get lured in by illegal online gambling sites. That’s the message from one of Australia’s biggest telecommunications companies, which is ramping up its fight...[Read More]
Falling fuel prices bolster hopes for RBA rate reprieve
27 May
A softer-than-expected inflation result will give the Reserve Bank a little more space to leave interest rates on hold, but another hike is not off the cards yet. Australia’s annual headline inflation rate fell to 4.2 per cent in April, from 4.6...[Read More]
Understanding risk tolerance: Passing the investment sleep test
28 May
Investing is never just about chasing returns. It is also about understanding yourself. Before choosing where to invest, one of the most important questions to ask is not simply, “How much can I make?” It is, “How much uncertainty can I...[Read More]
Payday Super: why employers need to prepare now
28 May
From 1 July 2026, Australian employers will face one of the most important superannuation compliance changes in many years. Under the Australian Government’s Payday Super reform, employers will need to pay employee superannuation guarantee...[Read More]
Spin the globe: Six weeks through Canada and Alaska
28 May
For the mature family with a little more time, a sense of adventure and a desire to do something truly memorable, this six-week getaway lands on one of the world’s great wilderness playgrounds: Western Canada and Alaska. This is not a holiday...[Read More]
7 signs you are ready for retirement — but worried about keeping active
28 May
Retirement is often described as the great reward after decades of hard work. No alarm clock. No daily commute. No endless meetings. No packed lunches. Just freedom. But for many people, retirement also brings a quiet question: What will I...[Read More]
The top 10 things I would tell my younger self
28 May
There is something powerful about looking back, not with regret, but with wisdom. Life has a funny way of teaching us the lessons we were too busy, too proud, or too distracted to learn the first time around. If I could sit down with my younger...[Read More]
Key person insurance: Protecting the people who keep your business moving
28 May
In many small businesses, success is not just built on products, systems or premises. It is often built around people. A founder who holds the client relationships. A senior technician who understands the systems. A sales manager who brings in...[Read More]
7 legal checks every small business should consider
28 May
Running a small business is exciting, but it also comes with legal responsibilities that are easy to overlook when you are busy serving customers, paying staff, chasing invoices and growing the business. The good news is that many legal risks...[Read More]
The power of compound interest – it rewards patience, consistency, and time.
28 May
Albert Einstein reportedly called compound interest the “eighth wonder of the world.” Whether or not he actually said it, the sentiment holds true. Compound interest is one of the most powerful forces in investing, not because it is flashy...[Read More]