A generational guide to minimising tax throughout life
13 November
Tax isnât just a yearly chore â itâs a lifelong consideration. From your first job to retirement, understanding how to manage your tax obligations can make a significant difference to your financial well-being.Â
Each stage of life presents...[Read More]
Commercial property investment â itâs essential to know what to look for
13 November
Investing in commercial property can be an excellent way to diversify your portfolio, generate steady income, and build long-term wealth. Unlike residential real estate, commercial investments often deliver higher rental yields and attract longer...[Read More]
Understanding debt: The key to conquering It
13 November
Confronting debt can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. Balancing daily living expenses while keeping up with loan repayments is a challenging task that can affect both your financial and emotional well-being. Nevertheless, with a...[Read More]
What you need to know before making an ESG investment
13 November
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments are becoming more popular as people become increasingly aware of the need to consider how a company is run when making investment decisions. The goal is to generate financial returns while...[Read More]
The art of parenting with heart â requires careful consideration of boundaries, communication, and emotional intelligence
13 November
Navigating the dual roles of being a parent and a friend to your children presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. This delicate balance requires careful consideration of boundaries, communication, and emotional intelligence.Â
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The...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments â Weekly market update 07-11-2025
13 November
It has been a weak start to November, a supposedly seasonally strong month for global shares. Over the week, US shares have fallen 1.6%, with consumer discretionary stocks leading the losses, driven by weakening labour market data. Tech stocks...[Read More]
Interest rate cuts might have less impact than thought
13 November
Changes to interest rates could have less of an impact on household spending than traditionally thought, which means the Reserve Bank might have to hike or cut harder to achieve its aims.
Despite the RBA hiking interest rates in one of its sharpest...[Read More]
No smoking gun to link deposit scheme, home price spike
13 November
Property prices grew at the fastest rate in more than two years following the federal governmentâs expanded deposit guarantee scheme kicking in, but there is not enough evidence of a direct link between the two, housing experts say.
Home values...[Read More]
RBA bigwig reveals how economy can escape slow lane
13 November
Whether Australia takes the road to prosperity or stays in the slow lane depends largely on fixing productivity, according to a top Reserve Bank official.
Australiaâs economy faces three possible paths forward, RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser...[Read More]
Consumers feeling merry in time for a Christmas splurge
13 November
Australian households are optimistic about their economic prospects for the first time since the start of an inflation spike almost four years ago.
The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index climbed above 100, meaning optimists...[Read More]
Door closes on inner-city homes for young Australians
13 November
Australians are scrapping over the last âpatches of dirtâ left in the inner cities as a chronic undersupply of homes pushes buyers to their limits.
Fresh data from online listings platform Domain reveals a yawning gap between what buyers can...[Read More]
Economy heads for first major test since RBA rate hold
13 November
Job figures are set to take centre stage as economists continue to mull whether borrowers have seen their last Reserve Bank rate cut this cycle.
In the first major piece of economic data since the RBA left interest rates on hold last week, the...[Read More]
Red tape âlayersâ peeled back to build homes quicker
12 November
Ground-breaking planning reforms aimed at speeding up the construction of homes in one state have been hailed as generational but some critics say serious environmental concerns are being brushed aside.
The reforms passed in the NSW parliament with...[Read More]
Push for standard zoning as housing crisis stacks high
12 November
Housing stock is going backwards and wonât improve unless planning approvals for higher density are easier in every capital city, a report warns.
While the federal government celebrates the early success of a scheme getting more buyers into their...[Read More]
From conversation to collaboration: How your relationship with a financial planner evolves
6 November
Financial planning is more than numbers, spreadsheets, and investment returns â itâs about people. It begins with a conversation about your goals, dreams, and challenges, and often grows into one of the most trusted partnerships in your...[Read More]
