From cashflow to wealth: How understanding your money changes everything
3 September
Money is something we use every day, yet many people go through life without ever developing a clear understanding of how it actually flows through their household.Income comes in, expenses go out, bills are paid and, hopefully, something is left...[Read More]
Little travellers, big adventures: Top 5 Australian and international family getaways
3 September
Travelling with young children can sometimes feel like relocating your entire household for a week. Prams, snacks, favourite toys, swimming gear and carefully timed naps all need to be considered. But with the right destination, a family holiday can...[Read More]
When was the last time you reviewed your life insurance?
3 September
Life changes quickly. Your insurance needs can change just as quickly. Think back to when you first arranged your life insurance. What did your life look like then? Perhaps you had a smaller mortgage, fewer financial commitments, younger...[Read More]
Spring refresh: 7 things to do inside and outside your home
3 September
Spring has a way of making us look at our homes differently. After months of colder weather, closed windows, heavier fabrics and less time outdoors, the arrival of longer days and warmer temperatures creates the perfect opportunity for a reset.You...[Read More]
The importance of making an effort to share meals together
3 September
In today’s fast-paced world, the act of sharing a meal with others is becoming increasingly rare. We find ourselves consuming nearly half of our weekly meals alone, opting for quick and convenient on-the-go options rather than taking the time to...[Read More]
Property market to face ‘deeper correction’, bank warns
2 September
Australia’s largest home lender has warned property prices could fall in capital cities by 10 per cent, with the downturn faster and broader than expected.The Commonwealth Bank said in a housing update it expects a deeper correction in the...[Read More]
‘Green light’ for rate hike as GDP growth surprises
2 September
Australia’s economy grew by 2.1 per cent in the last financial year, cementing the odds for another rate rise as the economy proves more resilient than the Reserve Bank expects.Gross domestic product expanded by 0.4 per cent in the June quarter,...[Read More]
Small-business owners, women worried about golden years
2 September
Almost three million Australians are expected to retire over the next decade, but not everyone is heading toward their golden years with confidence.Many are still thinking about their “number” – the preferred size of their superannuation pot...[Read More]
Blanket bans on AI could cause ‘data centre panic’
2 September
One-size-fits-all restrictions on how artificial intelligence data centres are powered could send investment in the growing technology overseas, business groups warn.In a submission to a Senate inquiry into AI data centres, the Australian Chamber of...[Read More]
Treasury tips AI as key driver of productivity growth
2 September
Artificial intelligence could be the ticket out of stunted economic growth while risking the future of increasingly high-skilled jobs, according to Treasury advice.In a brief handed to the treasurer, AI has been characterised as a tool which could...[Read More]
Kids leaning into AI as literacy levels decline
2 September
A majority of Australian youth lack confidence distinguishing news fact from fiction as they increasingly source information from artificial intelligence.The 2026 News and Young Australians Report, released on Monday, found just 47 per cent of...[Read More]
Inflated charges: push to make landlords pay gas bills
2 September
Australian renters are being slugged almost $440 million a year to stay connected to gas, analysis has shown, even though landlords control whether their properties remain on the network.Rewiring Australia released the finding on Friday and called...[Read More]
Your money has a Job: Make it work harder
27 August
Most of us work hard for our money. We earn it, save it, spend it and hopefully put some aside for the future. But there comes a point when saving alone may not be enough.Your money can have a job too.Investing is about putting some of your money to...[Read More]
Wellbeing: Investing in the life you want to live
27 August
Wellbeing is one of those things we often take for granted until something feels out of balance. We can become so focused on work, finances, family responsibilities and the never-ending list of things that need to be done that looking after...[Read More]
Caring for ageing parents: Why planning and advice matter
27 August
Caring for an ageing parent can be one of the most important roles you ever take on. It can also become one of the most complicated.For many families, it doesn’t happen overnight. It starts with helping Mum with shopping, taking Dad to a medical...[Read More]