Money
The right Financial Adviser, can optimise your investments and ensure a secure financial future
8 October
Navigating the complex financial landscape is challenging. However, with the right Financial Adviser, you can optimise your investments and ensure a secure financial future. By understanding how clients often perceive missteps in their...[Read More]
Consumer confidence plunges to worst level since 1990s
7 October
Australian households are the most persistently pessimistic they have been since the early-1990s recession, after a fourth Reserve Bank rate rise.Following the RBA’s decision to lift interest rates to the highest level since 2011, confidence among...[Read More]
Aussies forgoing lifestyle for homes in record numbers
30 September
Australians are willing to cut back their spending in record numbers to afford a property, affirming the ongoing value of home ownership, new data shows.More than 75 per cent of residents were willing to cut their spending back to afford a home, a...[Read More]
Aussie investors using AI to trade in a volatile market
23 September
Mum and dad investors are increasingly using artificial intelligence to inform their stock market decisions in a fast-moving investment environment.Just under half, or 48.6 per cent, now use AI tools when planning where to place their hard-earned...[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]
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]
Investing through a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF)
20 August
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]
Retirement savings to be ‘decimated’ under early access
19 August
Workers being able to access their superannuation early would destroy their retirement earnings, the treasurer has warned, following calls by Pauline Hanson.The One Nation leader has called for a relaxation of rules that would allow people to...[Read More]
Caveat empty: car buyers beware fuel and range promises
29 April
Drivers have been warned to be “deeply sceptical” of automakers’ claims after several popular hybrid and petrol cars were caught using significantly more fuel than advertised.Many electric vehicles are also stopping short of their promised...[Read More]
You’re probably wrong about fuel-efficient driving
15 April
Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson once proved that the 414-horsepower, V8-engined, bellowing petrolhead pin-up BMW M3 could be even more eco-friendly than the famously thrifty Toyota Prius.To do this, in 2008 he ran an experiment in no way coloured...[Read More]
Fuel pain to last longer despite tax cut kicking in
1 April
Motorists will need to wait longer for cheaper fuel as a tax cut might take weeks to start flowing through the bowser, as Labor resists turning to fuel rationing to shore up supply.The federal government’s halving of the fuel tax will begin on...[Read More]
Top 5 tips to help you take control of your finances
23 July
Saving money isn’t just about cutting out coffee or chasing every bargain. It’s about creating a plan that works for your lifestyle and future goals. Whether you’re starting from scratch or building a nest egg for something big — a...[Read More]
Perception of wealth: The importance of holistic well-being in defining prosperity
16 July
In today’s society, the notion of wealth extends beyond financial resources. As individuals seek a more balanced and fulfilling life, the concept of wealth has evolved to encompass various factors such as education, healthcare, job satisfaction,...[Read More]
Energy rollercoaster: Australian bills to fall and rise
15 July
Solar panels, wind farms and cheaper batteries will help to cut Australian electricity bills in the coming years, even as the artificial intelligence boom pushes up the price of gas technology. But energy prices will rise after 2030, a study has...[Read More]