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

Retirement savings to be ‘decimated’ under early access

19 August

Workers being able to access their superannuation early would destroy their retirement earnings, the treasurer has warned, following calls by Pauline Hanson.The One Nation leader has called for a relaxation of rules that would allow people to...[Read More]

Push on to shake up ‘best before’ and ‘use-by’ dates

19 August

As a kid, Emma Willliams’ favourite dinner was McDonalds.But now a mum-of-two with a backyard full of chickens, she’s desperate for her family to avoid packaged foods and is making it her mission to minimise food waste.“I find it really hard...[Read More]

AI boom, productivity malaise making RBA’s job harder

19 August

The surge in artificial intelligence investment and Australia’s sluggish productivity growth rate are forcing the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates higher, a top central bank official says.Speaking two days after the RBA kept the cash rate...[Read More]

Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update – 14/08/2026

19 August

Global share markets mostly rose over the last week helped by good earnings results and some moderation in expectations for Fed rate hikes. For the week US shares rose 0.4% and Eurozone shares rose 0.3% with both making new record highs, and...[Read More]

Early days but a door is opening for first home buyers

19 August

A dive in new home loans to property investors is an “encouraging sign” Labor’s changes to negative gearing and the capital gains discount are working as intended, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.The number of investor loans fell 8.6 per cent in...[Read More]

Oliver’s insights – Why investors need to treat forecasts with caution

19 August

Key points The increasing noise around investing – associated with a messier economic and geopolitical backdrop along with an explosion in information flow and the rise of social media – is arguably accentuating a desire for investment...[Read More]

Tech giants unaware how many children on social media

19 August

Social media companies do not know how many Australian teenagers remain on their platforms months after the introduction of laws banning those under 16.Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and Google on Friday appeared before a Senate inquiry considering...[Read More]

Oliver’s Insights – The RBA cuts for the third time – expect a further gradual easing to 2.85%

13 August

Key pointsThe RBA cut its cash rate by 0.25% taking it to 3.6%. This is the third rate cut in this easing cycle.The RBA sees inflation running around target but has revised its growth forecasts down again. Its forecasts assume that the cash rate...[Read More]

Finding your investment comfort zone: Understanding your risk profile

13 August

Investing is often discussed in terms of returns, markets, interest rates and opportunities. But one of the most important questions comes well before choosing an investment:How much risk are you genuinely comfortable taking?Understanding your...[Read More]

10 things I would tell my younger self about retirement

13 August

When you are young, retirement can feel like a distant destination—something to think about after the mortgage is paid, the children have grown and your working life begins to slow down. Yet, looking back from the age of 70, 80 or beyond, it...[Read More]

Saver or Investor? Understanding when your money needs to work harder

13 August

Most of us begin our financial lives as savers.Our first money goals are usually simple: put something aside for a holiday, build a deposit for a car, create an emergency buffer or save towards a home. Saving provides something enormously valuable...[Read More]

Tax: The good, the bad and the ugly for small business owners

13 August

Tax is one of those unavoidable parts of running a business. When things are going well, paying tax can actually be a sign that your business is profitable. But without planning, tax can also create cash-flow pressure, unexpected bills and, in the...[Read More]

Renovating for value — or renovating for you?

13 August

Renovating a home can be exciting. A new kitchen, an outdoor entertaining area, an extra bedroom or a beautifully landscaped garden can completely change how a property looks and feels.But before choosing tiles, appliances or paint colours, there is...[Read More]

Regular exercise can improve your mental well-being

13 August

Health and fitness go beyond physical well-being; they also play a significant role in maintaining mental and emotional health.Among the various wellness strategies, regular exercise has been proven to have a profound impact on mental...[Read More]

10 strategies for deepening your bond with teenage and young adult children

13 August

Fostering meaningful relationships with teenage and young adult children before they embark on their independent lives is crucial for parents. This phase of life is marked by rapid developmental changes, making it a critical time for parents to...[Read More]