Investing with confidence: Understanding the fundamentals and the value of advice
24 September
Investing can be one of the most effective ways to build long-term wealth, create financial security and work towards important life goals. But successful investing is rarely about chasing the next big opportunity or trying to predict what markets...[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]
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]
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]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 18/09/2026
23 September
Global sharemarkets had a soft start to the week on concerns of higher oil prices, rising bond yields and a repricing to a more aggressive US Federal Reserve. Most of these factors are still intact. But sharemarkets managed to rally into the end...[Read More]
Broad support for buying homes with super, poll shows
23 September
Most Australians want to be able to tap into their retirement savings to buy a home, a new poll has found, as parties jostle over how much control people should have over their superannuation.The idea was backed by 60 per cent of the 1583 eligible...[Read More]
Albanese to advocate AI slowdown calls to Trump at UN
23 September
Anthony Albanese will make the case to Donald Trump for more guardrails to be placed on AI, ahead of a potential meeting with the US president on the sidelines of the United Nations.The prime minister will be in New York for the UN General Assembly,...[Read More]
Aussie investors using AI to trade in a volatile market
23 September
Mum and dad investors are increasingly using artificial intelligence to inform their stock market decisions in a fast-moving investment environment.Just under half, or 48.6 per cent, now use AI tools when planning where to place their hard-earned...[Read More]
Soft landing botched: IMF backs more rate rises
23 September
A global financial body has given the Reserve Bank the green light to hike interest rates and urged Treasurer Jim Chalmers to be bolder on tax reform.With a break-out in price growth hitting Australians’ living standards, returning inflation to...[Read More]
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]