Choosing a New Home: Top 10 Considerations for Selecting the Right Retirement Community
2 May
Finding the right retirement home is a significant decision that marks a new chapter in life. While it might evoke mixed emotions, recognising the need for more tailored care and support can also be a positive step towards enjoying a fulfilling and...[Read More]
Strategies for conflict resolution and motivation in the workplace and beyond
2 May
In todayâs fast-paced digital world, the art of communication often gets diluted in a sea of emails, text messages, and online postings.  While these methods provide convenience and efficiency, they can sometimes lack the personal touch and...[Read More]
Property Investing: Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate
2 May
In the realm of property investment, prospective investors often grapple with comparing residential vs commercial real estate. Both offer viable investment opportunities, but they also come with their own unique advantages and drawbacks. Hence, the...[Read More]
Top 10 Strategies to Boost Brain Power and Enhance Mental Agility
2 May
Keeping your mind sharp and agile is crucial for managing the demands of daily life and work, enhancing problem-solving skills, and ensuring long-term mental health.  Here are the top ten tips for sharpening your mind:  Exercise Regularly:...[Read More]
Top holiday destinations to visit for young families
2 May
Everyone can find something to enjoy in Australiaâs many towns and natural wonders, from kiddie explorers and beach-loving teenagers to culture-hungry adults and foodies of all ages. Good thing there are plenty of places to see and experience in...[Read More]
Home values defy gravity for 15th month
2 May
Australia has clocked its fifteenth month in a row of house price growth despite wobbly economic conditions, with prices gaining a further 0.6 per cent in April. Dwelling values were growing at the same pace in April as in both February and March,...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments â Weekly market update 26/4/24
2 May
Global shares rose over the last week recovering some of their losses from prior weeks helped by no further escalation in the Israel/Iran conflict and solid profit results in the US. However, the gains were limited by inflation and interest rate...[Read More]
Inflation moderating but not as quickly as hoped
2 May
Australian inflation has come in hotter than expected, with price increases hitting a broad array of categories including rents, education and medical bills. Annual inflation is still tracking in the right direction, falling to 3.6 per cent in the...[Read More]
Slow progress on inflation tempers interest rate hopes
2 May
Australians suffering from the prolonged cost of living crisis paid more for essential expenses such as rents, education fees, insurance and medical bills as data shows stubborn inflationary pressures remain. The dollar rose near half a per cent and...[Read More]
Jobseeker cash rise quashed but other help on the cards
2 May
Calls to boost Jobseeker and youth allowance payments have been hosed down by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, who says he will look at other ways to help struggling Australians as he prepares his third budget. A dozen top economists have joined a growing...[Read More]
Oliverâs insights The art of happiness â economics and the âhedonic treadmillâ
2 May
Key points â Despite a big rise in GDP per person, surveyed measures of happiness have been flat to falling in the US and Australia. â Younger people in the US, Canada, Australia and NZ are the least happy age group. This is a major change from...[Read More]
Investors on the hook for artificial intelligence abuse
2 May
Discrimination, loss of privacy and distorted data linked to artificial intelligence is putting companies and their backers at risk, an investor group warns. A network with more than 500 members representing US$29 trillion in assets released advice...[Read More]
Senators want property tax reforms back on the agenda
25 April
Tweaking property investor taxes could save the federal budget billions and boost home ownership, even with exemptions for those operating under the old rules, analysis commissioned by two senators suggests. Independent senators David Pocock and...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments â Weekly market update19/4/2024
24 April
Global and Australian shares fell again over the last week on the back of concerns about an escalation of the war in the Middle East (as Iran attacked Israel and then Israel retaliated), US Fed officials added to expectations for a delay in rate...[Read More]
Australia to dodge United Statesâ inflation uptick
18 April
Australia is yet to declare victory against inflation and hotter-than-expected price data out of the worldâs biggest economy and fresh volatility in oil markets are casting shadows over the outlook. AMP deputy chief economist Diana Mousina says...[Read More]