Life after work: Finding the right time to retire
27 August
For much of our working lives, retirement can feel like a distant destination. Then suddenly, it becomes a very real decision. Do you retire at 60? 65? 67? Keep working part-time? Finish when the mortgage is paid off? Or wait until your...[Read More]
Scams Awareness Week
25 August
Scams Awareness Week is a national campaign dedicated to helping Australians recognise, avoid and report scams. Each year, it brings together government, businesses, community and consumer groups, educational organisations and individuals to raise...[Read More]
When is the right time to retire?
20 August
For years, retirement can seem like a date on the calendar. A number. An age. A point somewhere in the future when you finally finish work, close the office door, hand over the keys or switch off the computer for the last time. But when that...[Read More]
Ethical Investing: When your money and your morals work together
3 September
For many investors, building wealth is no longer the only objective. Increasingly, people are asking another important question: what is my money supporting while it is invested? This is where ethical investing comes in. Ethical investing is...[Read More]
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]
Superannuation: The silent asset that could become one of your greatest
3 September
When you first start working, superannuation can feel strangely irrelevant.You earn your wage, money arrives in your bank account, and a separate amount disappears into something called “super”. You cannot use it to pay the rent, buy a car, go...[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]
Oliver’s insights – The Australian home price downturn deepened in August, with more to go
2 September
Key pointsThe slump in national average home prices continued in August with prices down 0.9% according to Cotality, their fifth monthly fall. The fall in July was revised down to -1.2%.Further falls are likely as we continue to expect another RBA...[Read More]
General Insurance: When did you last check what you’re really covered for?
2 September
Most of us are good at renewing our insurance. The email arrives, the premium is paid and another year of cover begins.But there is an important question worth asking:When was the last time you actually checked what your policy covers?General...[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]
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]
Eight weeks of extraordinary: A journey for two
27 August
For couples approaching retirement, there is a particular pleasure in travelling while time, curiosity and a little indulgence are all on your side. Eight weeks is long enough to go beyond the highlights, yet short enough to keep the journey...[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]
The earlier you understand and engage with your super, the greater the benefits of time and compound interest
27 August
Superannuation is one of the most powerful tools Australians have to build long-term financial security. Yet, for many young people, it remains out of sight and out of mind. They may see it as something for “future them” to worry about —...[Read More]