The amount of super you need to support your retirement will depend on what kind of lifestyle you’re hoping to enjoy and how much income you’ll be earning in addition to your super savings. Income from the Age Pension, part-time … Read more

Australian housing values rose another 0.6% in June, marking a fifth straight month of growth since conditions flattened out through the end of last year. Demonstrating the broad based nature of the upswing, monthly gains were recorded across almost every … Read more

Global Financial markets rallied in July after the US struck trade deals with Japan and the EU, which involved a reduction in the tariff rate in exchange for over $1 trillion in combined investment and purchased commitments, supporting both equities … Read more

If you’re looking for ways to potentially increase your retirement savings while reducing tax, carry forward concessional contributions could be a good option. Carry forward concessional contributions If you’ve had time out of work raising kids or for other lifestyle … Read more

A strong year for share returns Global shares delivered very strong returns in the past financial year. Optimism on the promise of ‘Artificial Intelligence’ (AI) as well as progress towards lower global inflation and interest rates have been the key … Read more

Wills aren’t just for later in life and you should really have one when you start earning. And as money and family matters can be complex, it makes sense to get help. Who needs a Will anyway? A Will is … Read more

One of the keys drivers of happiness in retirement is the peace of mind that comes from financial security. However, US tariff announcements since the start of April have added uncertainty to financial markets, adding an extra layer of complexity … Read more

We’re all familiar with the concept of super. It’s that portion of our salary that employers are required to contribute to a super fund on our behalf, with the goal of providing us with financial security in retirement. But what … Read more

It’s not unusual to be worried about running out of money when you stop working. A recent survey of Perpetual members found that 37 per cent of respondents approaching retirement were continuing to work because they did not have enough … Read more

Did you know there’s a secret weapon when it comes to building financial resilience? Turns out that Australians who have had advice are much more likely to be able to cope in times of market turbulence, according to the 2025 … Read more