Finance
Embracing your retirement journey: 10 heartfelt tips for a fulfilling future
13 March
Approaching retirement can stir a mixture of excitement and anxiety. It’s a significant milestone—filled with opportunities to finally pursue dreams, passions, and enjoy life at your own pace. However, it can also feel overwhelming,...[Read More]
Selling your business: key considerations & tips for success
13 March
Selling a business is a significant decision that requires careful planning, strategic timing, and expert guidance. To maximise the value of your business and ensure a smooth transition, consider these essential factors and seek professional...[Read More]
Navigating redundancy: why financial advice is essential and 10 tips for getting help
13 March
Losing a job due to redundancy is rarely part of anyone’s career plan. Yet, for many Australians, it is a reality that can bring about uncertainty, stress, and financial concerns. While some may view redundancy as a setback, others may see it as...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – Share market falls – seven key things for investors to bear in mind
13 March
Key points: Share markets have fallen sharply in recent weeks as uncertainty around US President Trump’s policies have led to renewed concerns about the risk of recession at a time when share market valuations were stretched. It’s still too...[Read More]
Boost your future: the benefits of extra super contributions
13 March
Superannuation, or ‘super’, is a way of saving for retirement in Australia. While your employer is required to make contributions to your super, adding a bit more yourself can make a big difference. Here’s why making additional contributions...[Read More]
Consumer confidence surges on back of interest rate cut
13 March
The Reserve Bank’s first rate cut since 2020 has delivered a welcome boost to the economic outlook, but Australian consumers are still more pessimistic than optimistic. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer confidence survey posted a strong...[Read More]
Millions of Australians set for welfare payments boost
12 March
Millions of Australians on welfare will have their fortnightly payments boosted by small amounts under indexation changes due to kick in later this month. More than five million recipients, including pensioners, renters, and job seekers will receive...[Read More]
Leading economists call out coalition’s inflation claim
12 March
Leading economists are criticising coalition claims that inflation has doubled under Labor, saying politicians are overplaying the influence governments have over the economy. The coalition has distributed a graphic on social media stating that...[Read More]
Blueprint to get nation moving, boost household budgets
12 March
Household budgets would be bolstered and cost-of-living pressures would ease under proposed changes to the nation’s competition policy, the federal government says. Assistant Minister for Competition Andrew Leigh revealed the findings of a...[Read More]
Women lack confidence when it comes to retirement funds
12 March
Women are less confident than men that they will have a comfortable retirement, with only 34 per cent feeling prepared for life after work. A survey of 2250 Australians revealed that more than three in five women (62 per cent) felt they would be...[Read More]
Building wealth with investment properties: the right strategy and insurance for success
6 March
For high-net-worth individuals and couples, investing in property is a time-tested way to grow and protect wealth. A well-chosen investment property can deliver strong capital appreciation, consistent rental income, and a hedge against...[Read More]
Smart ways to invest using an SMSF
6 March
A Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) offers individuals greater control over their retirement savings, allowing them to choose a variety of investment options. To maximise long-term returns and financial security, it is essential to understand the...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – Australian home prices turning back up again
6 March
Key points CoreLogic data shows average home prices rose 0.3% in February, after a brief three-month downturn of just 0.4%. The upswing came in anticipation of, and then confirmation of, an RBA rate cut which boosted buyer confidence. Annual...[Read More]
Australian economy to get pulse check, RBA minutes drop
6 March
Australia’s economic growth is expected to recover from its multi-decade lows when gross domestic product figures are revealed in the nation’s quarterly health check. The national accounts for December, due from the Australian Bureau of...[Read More]
Green shoots for economy as Australia snaps dire record
6 March
Australia’s economy has “turned a corner”, ending a record 21 months of falling living standards in an encouraging sign that there are better times ahead. Gross domestic product expanded by 0.6 per cent in the December quarter, the fastest...[Read More]