Overview The total value of Australian residential real estate is now $11.8 trillion. National housing values are gaining momentum, rising 2.2% over the September quarter alone. Darwin markets are setting the pace for capital growth since the first interest rate … Read more
Overview The total value of Australian residential real estate is now $11.8 trillion. National housing values are gaining momentum, rising 2.2% over the September quarter alone. Darwin markets are setting the pace for capital growth since the first interest rate … Read more
Australians are living longer than ever before due to a combination of factors including improved healthcare, better living conditions and over all better quality of life. With this longevity comes the challenge of ensuring financial security throughout a longer retirement. … Read more
Super is money from your employer and your own savings you can use when you retire. As you earn an income it keeps growing a little at a time. But if you want to set yourself up for more choice for … Read more
In Australia, we’re pretty big on borrowing money. According to figures published by Finder in 2024, Australia takes the number three spot, after Switzerland and the Netherlands in the top five countries with the highest levels of household debt. So, if … Read more
While you may have been putting off the money talk with your partner, matters of the bank account are very important. In fact, discussing your finances with a long or short-term partner, can save you uncomfortable conversations down the track, … Read more
You probably have a good idea of who you’d like to give your hard earned assets to when you’re gone. Making a Will can help ensure your assets are distributed the way you want. Many people see making a Will … Read more
Living off the income from investments is a dream for many Australians. Along the way, passive income can help cover school fees, fund holidays or pay for life’s little luxuries. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to diversify, here … Read more
You might have a regular accountant you see at tax time who helps you sort out what you owe the government, or if you’re lucky, what the government owes you. Sometimes they will make recommendations on how to reduce your … Read more
Aged care made simple: what you need to know Navigating aged care can be quite a challenge, especially with the new rules that come into effect on November 1, 2025. If you were already in the system before entering care, … Read more