Invest smarter, build wealth: 7 fundamentals every investor should know

1 October

Investing can be one of the most powerful ways to build long-term wealth, create financial security and work towards the lifestyle you want in the future.But investing successfully is not about chasing hot tips, reacting to headlines or trying to...[Read More]

Advice to give your kids when starting a new job

1 October

Getting your first job is an exciting and stressful time. Kids don’t always know what to do or how to act. Giving them some advice can help them get off to a good start. Explain that they’ve already gotten through the hard part. They...[Read More]

Investing with confidence: Understanding the fundamentals and the value of advice

24 September

Investing can be one of the most effective ways to build long-term wealth, create financial security and work towards important life goals. But successful investing is rarely about chasing the next big opportunity or trying to predict what markets...[Read More]

Broad support for buying homes with super, poll shows

24 September

Most Australians want to be able to tap into their retirement savings to buy a home, a new poll has found, as parties jostle over how much control people should have over their superannuation.The idea was backed by 60 per cent of the 1583 eligible...[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]

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]

Finding your investment comfort zone: Understanding your risk profile

13 August

Investing is often discussed in terms of returns, markets, interest rates and opportunities. But one of the most important questions comes well before choosing an investment:How much risk are you genuinely comfortable taking?Understanding your...[Read More]

Seven things I would tell my younger self about superannuation and investing

6 August

At 60, retirement no longer feels like a distant event. It is close enough to imagine the lifestyle I want, the experiences I hope to enjoy and the financial decisions that will shape the years ahead.   Looking back to when I first started work,...[Read More]

Young investors bet the house on dialling up their risk

23 July

Lofty stock valuations and the biggest investment tax shake-up in decades don’t appear to be impacting the risk appetite of young Australians, according to investing platforms. This cohort is increasingly turning to investing to save for their...[Read More]

How first-time homebuyers can save $8,500 in taxes

16 July

First-time homebuyers are missing out on thousands of dollars by not using a little-known scheme that helps save them money for the deposit. The First Home Super Saver Scheme lets them take advantage of their superannuation account’s favourable...[Read More]

How to be healthy, wealthy and wise

9 July

Living your best life is not about chasing perfection. It is about making steady, thoughtful choices that support your health, strengthen your financial position and help you make wiser decisions along the way. The old saying “healthy, wealthy and...[Read More]

Why people avoid financial advice—and three reasons they shouldn’t

2 July

Most people want to feel financially secure. They want to manage their household expenses, build savings, make the most of their superannuation and eventually enjoy a lifestyle of choice. Yet many Australians delay speaking with a Financial Adviser,...[Read More]

Seven steps to feeling financially secure

25 June

Financial security is often associated with being wealthy, owning valuable assets or having a large retirement balance. While money and assets can provide important protection, genuine financial security is also a state of mind. It is the feeling...[Read More]

Rule of seven: An investor’s compass

11 June

James sat at his kitchen table, laptop open, staring at a chart of a stock he’d been watching for weeks. Every article, every podcast, every conversation with friends about investing seemed to echo the same phrase: “Time in the market beats...[Read More]

Understanding risk tolerance: Passing the investment sleep test

28 May

Investing is never just about chasing returns. It is also about understanding yourself.   Before choosing where to invest, one of the most important questions to ask is not simply, “How much can I make?” It is, “How much uncertainty can I...[Read More]