Wealth Adviser – Issue 134
10 April
Please click on the link below to read this months Wealth Adviser Newsletter: https://portal.wealthadviser.com.au/hubfs/Marketing-Business-and-Growth/Wealth-Adviser-Client-Newsletter/Wealth-Adviser-Issue-134.pdf?hsLang=en
Top 5 tips to motivate kids to save
23 April
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. Help Them Set a Clear Goal Saving is much easier when...[Read More]
Making the most of salary sacrifice: A smarter way to build your super
23 April
When it comes to building long-term wealth for retirement, one strategy that often gets mentioned—but not always fully understood—is salary sacrificing into superannuation. While it may sound complex, the concept is relatively...[Read More]
Top 5 ways to increase the value of your home before selling
23 April
When it comes time to sell your home, first impressions and perceived value can make a significant difference to your final sale price. Buyers are often comparing multiple properties at once, so making your home stand out—without overspending—is...[Read More]
Understanding the NDIS: Who it supports and how it works
23 April
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is Australia’s flagship program designed to support people living with permanent and significant disability. At its core, the NDIS provides funding to eligible individuals so they can access the...[Read More]
Financial security: key strategies to safeguard your financial future
23 April
Financial stability doesn’t usually come by chance; it requires preparation and strategy. Most of us depend on a steady paycheck, but few consider what would happen if it disappeared suddenly. Protecting yourself against financial disaster means...[Read More]
Understanding intergenerational wealth
23 April
Intergenerational wealth refers to the financial assets, investments, and valuable resources passed from one generation to the next. This can include property, shares, superannuation, savings, family businesses, or even sentimental assets such as...[Read More]
Oliver’s Insights – “Never waste a crisis” – The top five things needed in the coming Budget
22 April
Key points The upcoming Budget is an ideal opportunity to reframe government policy to put the economy onto a stronger path. The latest global crisis adds to the case for this. The five key things the Budget needs to do are: limit any...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update -17/04/2026
22 April
Global share markets rose further over the last week on optimism for a peace deal with Iran and Iran declaring the Strait of Hormuz “completely open” for the duration of a 10-day cease fire between Israel and Lebanon. For the week US shares...[Read More]
AI yet to boom with Boomers but young workers trust it
22 April
It is not just about the office playlist: artificial intelligence technology could deepen Australia’s generation gap in the workplace. A study released by analytics firm Amplitude on Thursday found older workers were significantly less likely to...[Read More]
Australians love their cash and will carry or hoard it
22 April
If you are one of those people who still carry a bunch of $10 or $20 notes around in your pocket in case of emergencies, you’re not alone. While a majority of payments made in Australia are done by electronic means, including cards, about half of...[Read More]
‘Tiny’ tax returns on gas has leading economist fuming
22 April
Australians deserve a fairer return on gas extracted from the ground than the embarrassing sums raised through existing resource tax settings, a leading economist argues. Former Treasury secretary and author of a prominent tax review, Ken Henry,...[Read More]
Showers free in aged care reform as health rebate cut
22 April
Private health insurance rebates will be slashed for older Australians to fund essential home care services such as showering and dressing support. The federal government has backed down on a requirement that people receiving aged care support pay...[Read More]
‘Gold-plated’ building code worsening housing crisis
22 April
Australia’s housing supply shortage is being exacerbated by requirements for young home buyers to install unnecessary features such as bathroom rails in new properties, builders warn. Onerous accessibility and energy efficiency standards, overly...[Read More]
Gaming giants face big fines for exposing kids to harm
22 April
Video game giants can be slapped with near-$50 million fines if they fail a directive to prevent the grooming and radicalisation of children. Roblox, Fortnite, Minecraft and Steam have received a notice from Australia’s eSafety Commissioner...[Read More]
Australians dissatisfied and fearful of job losses
22 April
Australians are reporting record-low life satisfaction as war in the Middle East sends fuel prices surging and workers fear AI job losses. The population is now less satisfied than during the COVID-19 lockdowns, the latest survey from an Australian...[Read More]