Australians are living longer than ever before due to a combination of factors including improved healthcare, better living conditions and over all better quality of life. With this longevity comes …
Super is money from your employer and your own savings you can use when you retire. As you earn an income it keeps growing a little at a time. But if …
In Australia, we’re pretty big on borrowing money. According to figures published by Finder in 2024, Australia takes the number three spot, after Switzerland and the Netherlands in the top five …
While you may have been putting off the money talk with your partner, matters of the bank account are very important. In fact, discussing your finances with a long or …
You probably have a good idea of who you’d like to give your hard earned assets to when you’re gone. Making a Will can help ensure your assets are distributed …
Living off the income from investments is a dream for many Australians. Along the way, passive income can help cover school fees, fund holidays or pay for life’s little luxuries. …
You might have a regular accountant you see at tax time who helps you sort out what you owe the government, or if you’re lucky, what the government owes you. …
Aged care made simple: what you need to know Navigating aged care can be quite a challenge, especially with the new rules that come into effect on November 1, 2025. …
Sharemarkets continued to make headlines in the 2024-25 financial year but the best performers for investors seeking high returns broadened to include a much wider range of investment types. Investors …
It’s exciting to get a pay rise and when you’ve earned it, you often feel like it’s a deserved reward to treat yourself with, but used in the right way …
Supporting your adult children or grandchildren in purchasing their first property can be a fulfilling way to help them achieve financial independence. However, it’s crucial to ensure your own retirement …
New babies are a wonderful addition to your life. Planning ahead for parenthood can help you give your growing brood the best of everything. The costs of raising a child …
In today’s world, we manage a significant part of our lives through emails. We use them to communicate with friends, family and colleagues. We also use email to sign up …
In short: The Reserve Bank cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in August to 3.6 per cent, after July’s shock ‘on hold’ decision. The average owner-occupier with a $750,000 …
Protecting retirement income from inflation The fall in inflation from multi decade highs is good news for the Australian economy. Many retirees are struggling to manage their cost of living …
The amount of super you need to support your retirement will depend on what kind of lifestyle you’re hoping to enjoy and how much income you’ll be earning in addition …
Australian housing values rose another 0.6% in June, marking a fifth straight month of growth since conditions flattened out through the end of last year. Demonstrating the broad based nature …
Global Financial markets rallied in July after the US struck trade deals with Japan and the EU, which involved a reduction in the tariff rate in exchange for over $1 …
If you’re looking for ways to potentially increase your retirement savings while reducing tax, carry forward concessional contributions could be a good option. Carry forward concessional contributions If you’ve had …
A strong year for share returns Global shares delivered very strong returns in the past financial year. Optimism on the promise of ‘Artificial Intelligence’ (AI) as well as progress towards …