Dealing With Higher Inflation: Strategies to Thrive Amidst Rising Costs
June 1, 2023
The cost of living continues to rise, and many are feeling the pinch. However, there are ways to navigate and adapt to this challenging financial landscape. If youâre looking for practical solutions and workarounds to help you tackle higher...[Read More]
10 Essential Winter Home Maintenance Tips
June 1, 2023
While winter in Australia may not be as harsh as in other parts of the world, itâs still essential to keep your home in tip-top shape during the colder months. So, if you need a handy winter home maintenance checklist, this is for you. Use this...[Read More]
Struggling to make mortgage repayments? Here are some steps you can take
June 1, 2023
Owning a home is a significant milestone. However, the financial responsibility of mortgage repayments can be daunting for some homeowners. In times of financial difficulty, itâs essential to find ways to manage your mortgage and avoid defaulting...[Read More]
Master the Art of Requesting to Work Remotely: A Step-by-Step Guide
June 1, 2023
The remote work trend has gained significant momentum in recent years, offering employees the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. If youâre planning to join the ranks of remote workers, convincing your employer to grant you this...[Read More]
What to do when a loved one passes away
June 1, 2023
Handling the death of someone you love can be one of the most challenging experiences in life. When a loved one passes away, complex emotions rise to the surface, depending on the quality of your relationship with the one who died. You may need to...[Read More]
End of financial year tax tips
June 1, 2023
July 1st is fast approaching, and we all know what that means. Yes, itâs tax time. Unfortunately, filing taxes can be a laborious, frustrating, time-consuming, and somewhat overwhelming process for some of us. However, for others, filing their...[Read More]
Oliverâs insights â sell in May and go away? The worry list for shares (and the good news!)
June 1, 2023
Key points â Shares are vulnerable to a pull back in the months ahead reflecting the rising risk of recession on the back of central bank tightening and weak seasonal influences. Â â Falling inflation should enable central banks, including the...[Read More]
Electric cars could dominate sales by 2030, study finds
May 31, 2023
Electric vehicles could make up at least half of all cars sold in 2030, even without financial incentives, a new study has found. The research, conducted by academics at two US universities and released on Tuesday, found falling prices and...[Read More]
Treasury secretary discusses key economic data
May 31, 2023
THE AUSTRALIAN ECONOMY * The Australian economy expanded by 3.6 per cent in 2022, driven by a post-pandemic rebound in consumer spending * Demand is easing, with global growth set to be the weakest in two decades, outside the GFC and pandemic * In a...[Read More]
Treasury says corporate profits not driving inflation
May 31, 2023
Treasury says excessive corporate profits are not fuelling inflation, except in the mining sector. Weighing in on a recent debate, the department sided with the Reserve Bank of Australia and agreed profits were not significantly driving up consumer...[Read More]
How often you pay super to employees is changing
May 31, 2023
From 1Â July 2026, employers will be required to pay their employeesâ super at the same time as their salary and wages. Currently, employers are only required to pay their employeesâ super entitlements on a quarterly basis. The start...[Read More]
Australian-grown garlic could ward off COVID-19 and flu
May 31, 2023
Australian-grown garlic could hold the key to fighting off COVID-19 and the flu. The world-first research from Melbourneâs Doherty Institute found unique garlic varieties were able to reduce the infectiousness of the viruses by up to 99 per...[Read More]
Interest rate buffer intact despite âmortgage prisonâ
May 31, 2023
The banking regulator is alert to mortgage stress as interest rates rise and borrowers face a looming deadline on cheap fixed-rate home loans, but wonât ease the rules. Refinancing a mortgage has hit the highest level in 20 years, Australian...[Read More]
AI use not the âWild Westâ, company executives warned
May 31, 2023
More than two-thirds of Australian organisations have embraced artificial intelligence but many executives are largely ignorant of existing laws governing their use, according to a new report. Artificial intelligence is fast becoming an essential...[Read More]
Escape to the country: how weâre moving after COVID-19
May 31, 2023
HOW AUSTRALIAâS POPULATION IS MOVING: * Flows from capital cities to the regions increased by 7.9 per cent in the March quarter, the third highest level since the Regional Movers Index began in 2018 * Relocations from regional areas to capital...[Read More]