Aussies forgoing lifestyle for homes in record numbers
30 September
Australians are willing to cut back their spending in record numbers to afford a property, affirming the ongoing value of home ownership, new data shows.More than 75 per cent of residents were willing to cut their spending back to afford a home, a...[Read More]
AI race sets up showdown for middle and global powers
30 September
Anthony Albanese’s face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump in New York during the UN General Assembly was fleeting.The prime minister was at the UN headquarters when the US president gave an almost 40-minute speech in which he threatened to...[Read More]
Debt concerns: treasurer’s era of cheap-money ending
30 September
Because everyone wants your money, you can charge them more for it.That’s the issue facing governments forced to pay investors more for borrowing cash in the form of bonds.The eye-watering sums being raised by artificial intelligence...[Read More]
Interest rates hit 15-year high as RBA hikes again, up 25 basis points to 4.6 per cent
29 September
The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted interest rates to their highest level since 2011, putting more pressure on already cash-strapped borrowers.In a unanimous decision, the central bank’s board lifted the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.6...[Read More]
You are what you eat — and who you share it with
24 September
We have all heard the saying, you are what you eat.It is usually used as a reminder to choose fresh food, eat more vegetables, drink more water and make healthier decisions.And while nutrition is undeniably important, perhaps there is another side...[Read More]
Commercial property investing: 5 pros, 5 cons and what you need to know
10 September
Commercial property can be an attractive investment option for people looking to diversify their portfolio, generate income and build long-term wealth. From offices and warehouses to retail premises, medical suites and industrial properties, the...[Read More]
Cold start to nation’s normally hot home sales season
9 September
Australia’s peak property season has opened with a whimper, featuring low stock and lacklustre auction success rates. Capital cities hosted just 1462 auctions in the first week of spring – more than 30 per cent down on the figure for a year...[Read More]
Starting a business: The legal foundations you need to get right
3 September
Starting a business is exciting, but the legal decisions made at the beginning can have long-term consequences. From choosing the right structure to employing staff, signing contracts and protecting your brand, there is much more involved than...[Read More]
When was the last time you reviewed your life insurance?
3 September
Life changes quickly. Your insurance needs can change just as quickly.Think back to when you first arranged your life insurance. What did your life look like then? Perhaps you had a smaller mortgage, fewer financial commitments, younger children, a...[Read More]
BAS matters: Why being organised and on time is good for business
24 September
Running a business comes with plenty of competing priorities. Customers, staff, suppliers, cash flow and growth can quickly take centre stage, while administration gets pushed further down the list.But one obligation that deserves consistent...[Read More]
Turning retirement dreams into a plan; The life we’ve been working towards – Part 1
24 September
For years, retirement can feel like something waiting somewhere in the distance. There are careers to build, mortgages to pay, children to raise and countless everyday commitments competing for attention. Then, almost unexpectedly, the conversation...[Read More]
Life after business: What do you want your exit to look like?
24 September
For many business owners, the business becomes far more than a source of income.It becomes part of your identity.It may have shaped your daily routine for 10, 20 or even 40 years. It may have supported your family, employed people in your community,...[Read More]
Aged care planning: 5 things you may not have considered
24 September
Aged care is something many families do not think about until circumstances force them to. A fall, a hospital stay, declining mobility or memory concerns can suddenly turn what seemed like a future issue into an immediate decision.Planning earlier...[Read More]
Before retirement begins: Take the trip you’ll talk about for years — four weeks in the Azores
24 September
There comes a point when travel starts to mean something different.For a couple approaching retirement, the idea of rushing through ten cities in fourteen days can lose some of its appeal. Instead, you may find yourself wanting more time, more...[Read More]
8 traits good parents have in common
24 September
People know the importance of good parenting, but what makes model parents? What do they do for their children that shows they are good parents?Here, we unlock the mystery of good parenting with a list of 8 things good parents do for their...[Read More]