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]
Estate planning: When should you start, and what happens next?
10 September
Estate planning is something many people put off, often because it feels like an issue for later in life. In reality, estate planning is less about age and more about making sure the people, assets and responsibilities that matter to you are...[Read More]
6 Tips to ensure you have healthy relationships
10 September
Whether it’s with family members, friends, co-workers or a romantic partner, maintaining healthy relationships is crucial to one’s happiness and personal growth. Moreover, social connections affect one’s health and ability to manage...[Read More]
5 simple lessons to motivate kids to save
10 September
Building strong money habits early can set children up for a lifetime of smart financial decisions. It all starts with simple lessons in saving, spending, and valuing what matters most. Top 5 tips to motivate kids to save Help Them Set a...[Read More]
Clearing clutter: A guide to organising your space
10 September
Cleaning up and organising your living area may seem daunting. However, by embracing these nine straightforward principles, you can cultivate an orderly and serene environment. Seek Inspiration Find your muse in decluttering champions like...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – The super cycle bear market in bonds and the return of “bond vigilantes”
9 September
Key points Bond yields are being pushed higher by concerns about inflation, high public debt, rising corporate borrowing, rising Japanese bond yields and increasing economic uncertainty. This is part of a super cycle rise in bond yields that...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update – 04/09/2026
9 September
Global share markets were mixed over the last week not helped by worries about rising oil prices and rising bond yields. US shares managed a small rise though as relatively dovish comments by Fed officials Williams and Waller implied that a...[Read More]
Australians are ‘furious’ about inflation: RBA deputy
9 September
Australians are “furious” about inflation and it will take the nation years to fully get on top on higher post-pandemic living costs, the Reserve Bank’s deputy governor says. Ahead of the central bank’s meeting later this month on interest...[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]
AI boom forecast as Australia’s biggest bonanza yet
9 September
The adoption of artificial intelligence is rocketing in Australia, creating massive demand for infrastructure that will deliver jobs and economic benefits. The nation was at the “cusp of a data centre boom”, Oxford Economics head of economics...[Read More]
$20,000 instant asset write-off (IAWO) here to stay
9 September
Eligible small businesses can continue to claim an immediate deduction for assets costing less than $20,000. From 1 July 2026, the $20,000 instant asset write-off is permanent, giving eligible small businesses greater certainty when...[Read More]
Four in five businesses still on residential NBN plans
9 September
More than four in five Australian business still run their systems on residential internet plans, despite rapidly evolving technology offering faster options. Reliable, fast system access is essential for Project Epic, which provides disability...[Read More]