A generational guide to minimising tax throughout life
13 November
Tax isn’t just a yearly chore — it’s a lifelong consideration. From your first job to retirement, understanding how to manage your tax obligations can make a significant difference to your financial well-being. Each stage of life presents...[Read More]
A life well-lived: Finding joy and comfort in the next chapter: A client story
13 November
When Margaret turned 78, she often found herself reminiscing about the life she’d built — the years spent raising her family, her career as a teacher, the travels, and the friendships that stood the test of time. But more than nostalgia, she...[Read More]
Commercial property investment – it’s essential to know what to look for
13 November
Investing in commercial property can be an excellent way to diversify your portfolio, generate steady income, and build long-term wealth. Unlike residential real estate, commercial investments often deliver higher rental yields and attract longer...[Read More]
Understanding debt: The key to conquering It
13 November
Confronting debt can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. Balancing daily living expenses while keeping up with loan repayments is a challenging task that can affect both your financial and emotional well-being. Nevertheless, with a...[Read More]
Spinning the globe, finding Slovenia: A journey for two
13 November
Oh, what a thrilling notion — your dream trip! Whether it’s sipping mint tea under a Saharan sunset, wandering misty mountain trails in Japan, or dancing under the stars in a tucked-away Mediterranean village. To start crafting your perfect...[Read More]
Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) checklist
13 November
A Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) offers individuals more control over their retirement savings, but it comes with significant responsibilities. This checklist outlines key considerations and requirements to help ensure compliance and effective...[Read More]
The art of parenting with heart – requires careful consideration of boundaries, communication, and emotional intelligence
13 November
Navigating the dual roles of being a parent and a friend to your children presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. This delicate balance requires careful consideration of boundaries, communication, and emotional intelligence.  The...[Read More]
The importance of life and income insurance and the value of qualified advice
13 November
When we think about financial planning, we often focus on budgeting, investing, and saving for retirement. But what about protecting the very income that allows us to build those savings in the first place? Life and income protection insurance are...[Read More]
Interest rate cuts might have less impact than thought
12 November
Changes to interest rates could have less of an impact on household spending than traditionally thought, which means the Reserve Bank might have to hike or cut harder to achieve its aims. Despite the RBA hiking interest rates in one of its sharpest...[Read More]
No smoking gun to link deposit scheme, home price spike
12 November
Property prices grew at the fastest rate in more than two years following the federal government’s expanded deposit guarantee scheme kicking in, but there is not enough evidence of a direct link between the two, housing experts say. Home values...[Read More]
RBA bigwig reveals how economy can escape slow lane
12 November
Whether Australia takes the road to prosperity or stays in the slow lane depends largely on fixing productivity, according to a top Reserve Bank official. Australia’s economy faces three possible paths forward, RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser...[Read More]
Consumers feeling merry in time for a Christmas splurge
12 November
Australian households are optimistic about their economic prospects for the first time since the start of an inflation spike almost four years ago. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index climbed above 100, meaning optimists...[Read More]
Door closes on inner-city homes for young Australians
12 November
Australians are scrapping over the last “patches of dirt” left in the inner cities as a chronic undersupply of homes pushes buyers to their limits. Fresh data from online listings platform Domain reveals a yawning gap between what buyers can...[Read More]
Economy heads for first major test since RBA rate hold
12 November
Job figures are set to take centre stage as economists continue to mull whether borrowers have seen their last Reserve Bank rate cut this cycle. In the first major piece of economic data since the RBA left interest rates on hold last week, the...[Read More]
Second-hand car buyers are looking to save petrol too
12 November
Australia’s new-found love for hybrid cars is impacting the second-hand market, with thousands more low-emission vehicles changing hands and pushing down sales of pure petrol models. The Australian Automotive Dealer Association and AutoGrab...[Read More]