La Trobe Financial Update – We Are Built Differently
27 August
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Taxation, cash flow and the value of good accounting advice
27 August
For many business owners, profit is the headline number. But in day-to-day business, cash flow is often what keeps the doors open.A business can be profitable on paper and still experience financial pressure if customers are slow to pay, tax...[Read More]
Your money has a Job: Make it work harder
27 August
Most of us work hard for our money. We earn it, save it, spend it and hopefully put some aside for the future. But there comes a point when saving alone may not be enough.Your money can have a job too.Investing is about putting some of your money to...[Read More]
Wellbeing: Investing in the life you want to live
27 August
Wellbeing is one of those things we often take for granted until something feels out of balance. We can become so focused on work, finances, family responsibilities and the never-ending list of things that need to be done that looking after...[Read More]
Caring for ageing parents: Why planning and advice matter
27 August
Caring for an ageing parent can be one of the most important roles you ever take on. It can also become one of the most complicated.For many families, it doesn’t happen overnight. It starts with helping Mum with shopping, taking Dad to a medical...[Read More]
Life after work: Finding the right time to retire
27 August
For much of our working lives, retirement can feel like a distant destination. Then suddenly, it becomes a very real decision.Do you retire at 60? 65? 67? Keep working part-time? Finish when the mortgage is paid off? Or wait until your...[Read More]
Estate planning beyond the will: What happens to your digital life?
27 August
Most of us understand the importance of having a Will. It can help determine what happens to our property, investments and possessions and provide greater certainty for the people we leave behind.But modern estate planning may need to go much...[Read More]
Will your digital memories survive? 10 tips for protecting your photos and home videos
27 August
We take more photos and videos today than any generation before us.Birthdays, holidays, weddings, grandchildren, pets, family gatherings and everyday moments are captured almost constantly. Yet there is an interesting contradiction: while we...[Read More]
The earlier you understand and engage with your super, the greater the benefits of time and compound interest
27 August
Superannuation is one of the most powerful tools Australians have to build long-term financial security. Yet, for many young people, it remains out of sight and out of mind. They may see it as something for “future them” to worry about —...[Read More]
The significance of adopting an eco-conscious lifestyle
27 August
Adopting an eco-conscious lifestyle has far-reaching implications for not only reducing your individual carbon emissions but also preserving valuable natural assets and contributing to a more liveable planet. Each of us, in our daily activities, has...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 21/08/2026
26 August
After record highs in US and European shares a week ago, global shares pulled back in the last week reflecting concerns about rising bond yields, not helped by a further rise in oil prices and some continuing concerns about chip makers. Despite a...[Read More]
Fast-evolving online scams fleece millions from Aussies
26 August
Aussies have lost hundreds of millions of dollars to scammers in 2026, with swindle tactics becoming trickier despite a drop in reported activity.Cybercriminals have cheated Australians out of $186.9 million so far in 2026, down from almost $210...[Read More]
Foreign property purchases fall as home buyer ban bites
26 August
Purchases of Australian property by overseas investors have plunged after the government announced a ban on foreigners buying Australian homes.The number of investment approvals fell by more than 22 per cent to 5284 in 2024/25, the Productivity...[Read More]
Modular homes rollout to hasten build times, cut costs
26 August
A modular home factory will receive $120 million in taxpayer backing to turbocharge the fledgling industry and solve Australia’s housing shortage.The investment in Built Living – a 50:50 joint venture between Australian contractor Built and...[Read More]
Oliver’s Insights – Compound interest and returns are an investor’s best friend
20 August
Key pointsCompound interest is an investor’s best friend but can be a borrower’s worst nightmare.The higher the return, the earlier and bigger the investment contribution and the longer the period the more it works.To make the most of it, ensure...[Read More]