Sharemarkets continued to make headlines in the 2024-25 financial year but the best performers for investors seeking high returns broadened to include a much wider range of investment types. Investors looking for strong returns were able to find them in … Read more

It’s exciting to get a pay rise and when you’ve earned it, you often feel like it’s a deserved reward to treat yourself with, but used in the right way it can also help you build towards a more financially … Read more

Supporting your adult children or grandchildren in purchasing their first property can be a fulfilling way to help them achieve financial independence. However, it’s crucial to ensure your own retirement savings remain secure. Here are some strategies to help your … Read more

New babies are a wonderful addition to your life. Planning ahead for parenthood can help you give your growing brood the best of everything. The costs of raising a child Children don’t stay small for long and the costs you … Read more

In today’s world, we manage a significant part of our lives through emails. We use them to communicate with friends, family and colleagues. We also use email to sign up for online accounts and services. Checking and managing your emails … Read more

In short: The Reserve Bank cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in August to 3.6 per cent, after July’s shock ‘on hold’ decision. The average owner-occupier with a $750,000 mortgage as of February will see their minimum monthly repayment … Read more

Protecting retirement income from inflation The fall in inflation from multi decade highs is good news for the Australian economy. Many retirees are struggling to manage their cost of living because of the cumulative impact inflation has had on their … Read more

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