7 things retirees wish they had considered in their 40s and 50s
17 September
Retirement often feels a long way off when you are in your 40s and even your early 50s. Life is busy, mortgages are still being paid, children may still be at home, careers are demanding, and there always seems to be another financial priority...[Read More]
Don’t let tax catch you out: 5 things to keep in mind
17 September
Tax is one of those things that can quietly sit in the background for most of the year — until suddenly it is time to lodge a return, prepare financial statements or deal with an unexpected tax bill. Whether you are an employee, investor,...[Read More]
Could a shorter working week be better for your health?
17 September
For many of us, work has a habit of expanding to fill almost every available space in our lives. Emails creep into evenings, weekends become recovery time, and personal appointments are squeezed around meetings and deadlines. Most of the time, we...[Read More]
Aged care is about more than care — It’s about how you want to live
17 September
For many people, the words “aged care” immediately bring to mind thoughts of nursing homes, medical appointments and losing independence. But aged care can be about something much broader. It can be about staying connected, feeling safe,...[Read More]
Open for inspection: 7 ways to make your property stand out
17 September
When it comes to selling your home, the open for inspection is one of the most important opportunities to create a strong first impression. Potential buyers may have already seen professional photos, studied the floorplan and researched the...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – The Fed looks like it’s going to hike – implications for investors & Australia
16 September
Key points – The Fed is likely to start raising interest rates to combat sticky inflation and affirm its credibility. First Fed rate hikes in a tightening cycle don’t normally signal the end of the bull market in shares but are consistent...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 11/09/2026
16 September
Global share markets fell again over the last week as both oil prices and bond yields pushed higher with more upwards pressure on central bank interest rate expectations. The Australian share market was particuarly hard hit with around a 3%...[Read More]
Scam alert: Fake purchase callback scams
16 September
What’s happening Scammers are sending fake messages that say you bought something you didn’t buy and tells you to call a phone number to stop or reverse the payment. You might get the message by text, email, app notification, calendar...[Read More]
Iran and iPhones add to Reserve Bank’s inflation pickle
16 September
The rising cost of oil and iPhones is concerning the Reserve Bank of Australia as it approaches a crucial interest rate decision, the central bank’s chief economist says. With rising inflation pressures from the Middle East and more broadly around...[Read More]
‘Doing what we want’: Labor stands by housing tax moves
16 September
Changes to property tax breaks in the federal budget are working, the housing minister says, as data shows most home vendors are still making massive profits despite a downturn. Clare O’Neil brushed off figures from the Housing Industry...[Read More]
Renovation nation: Aussies plan $85b in energy upgrades
16 September
Australian households plan to spend $85 billion on home energy upgrades over the next five years, a study has found, averaging more than $8300 per home. But renters and younger Australians could miss out on the trend, with both groups budgeting...[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]
Superannuation: 7 reasons you should care more about your future wealth
10 September
Superannuation can be easy to overlook. For many Australians, it simply appears as another line on a payslip — money being set aside for a future that may still feel a long way away. But over time, superannuation has the potential to become one...[Read More]
7 things you could be missing without an accountant by your side
10 September
For many people, an accountant is someone they speak to once a year, hand over a collection of documents to, and hopefully receive a tax refund from shortly afterwards. But good accounting advice can offer much more than completing an annual tax...[Read More]
7 Goals that can shape a fulfilling retirement
10 September
Retirement means different things to different people. For some, it is the chance to travel, spend more time with family or finally pursue hobbies that were pushed aside during a busy working life. For others, it is about slowing down, enjoying...[Read More]