Small business tax tips: 5 smart ways to stay on top of your tax
29 October
Running a small business can be incredibly rewarding, but managing tax obligations isn’t always straightforward. Between serving customers, managing staff, paying bills and growing your business, keeping up with tax requirements can easily slip...[Read More]
Christmas shopping for someone who has everything? Here are 10 thoughtful gift ideas
29 October
Is it too early to start thinking about Christmas shopping? Absolutely not! A little planning now could save you money, reduce stress and help make this Christmas one of your most enjoyable yet.Every Christmas, the same question pops up: What do you...[Read More]
Five years into retirement: Are you living the life you planned for?
29 October
Five years into retirement, life may look very different from the picture you had in mind when you first stopped working.Some plans may have unfolded exactly as expected.Others may have changed completely.Perhaps you have travelled more than you...[Read More]
Ageing with pride: Knowing when to ask for help is a sign of strength
29 October
Growing older is a privilege, not a weakness. Learning to accept a little help along the way can make all the difference to your independence, confidence and quality of life.There is something wonderfully rewarding about growing older. The memories...[Read More]
The great Australian family getaway: 4–5 days to reconnect, recharge and celebrate life
29 October
Life moves quickly. Between work commitments, household responsibilities and busy schedules, finding quality time with family can sometimes feel like a luxury.Yet, some of life’s greatest memories are created when we simply get away...[Read More]
The concept of being wealthy has evolved in Australian culture
29 October
Back in the 1960s, owning a home was synonymous with being wealthy because of the prevailing socio-economic context, including high homeownership rates, early marriage and family formation, shorter life expectancy, and memories of the Great...[Read More]
Working from home: Tips for setting up your home office
29 October
The advent of digital technology has transformed the business landscape, ushering in a new era where working from home is no longer a rarity but a common occurrence. This shift has necessitated the need for entrepreneurs to create conducive...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 23/10/2026
28 October
It was another rocky week across markets. For most of 2026, the narrative has been that investors have benefitted from strong earnings and AI investment. But now, rising oil prices, rising bond yields and central bank rate hikes are making the...[Read More]
Coalition eyes climate, housing money to fund tax cuts
28 October
Funding for renewable energy projects, electric vehicle subsidies and social housing will be slashed under a future coalition government to pay for income tax cuts.The proposed savings would add $31 billion to the federal budget bottom line, more...[Read More]
‘Take action’: alert as cyber outages set to intensify
28 October
Outdated technology and a lack of basic digital safety skills pose the greatest threats to national cybersecurity as artificial intelligence ramps up attacks on businesses and individuals.More Australian organisations have been targeted in the past...[Read More]
House prices plummet as Labor points to bigger picture
28 October
Australia has just recorded a house price slump the likes of which it has only ever seen twice, but the government has urged home-owners to keep the faith.Weakened buyer confidence has driven house prices down across every capital city for the first...[Read More]
Retirement reality: 5 things retirees love — and 5 surprises they don’t always expect
22 October
Retirement is often imagined as the reward at the end of decades of work: more freedom, more travel, slower mornings and finally enough time to do the things you have been putting off.And for many people, retirement delivers exactly that.But it can...[Read More]
Insights into stocks and bonds as investments – Learning from bananas
22 October
In the world of investing, stocks and bonds often take centre stage. They represent two of the most common types of investments, each offering unique benefits and risks. As an investor, understanding stocks vs. bonds is key to building a diversified...[Read More]
Should you move your super to cash when markets fall?
22 October
Every time markets dip, the same question rises to the surface: Should I move my superannuation to cash before things get worse?It’s a natural reaction. Watching balances fluctuate can be uncomfortable. But superannuation was never designed for...[Read More]
Upskilling and reskilling to increase employability
22 October
In a fast-paced, evolving work environment, continuous learning and adaptability are paramount to dealing with unemployment and in building and succeeding in one’s career.Employees and employers alike need to embrace upskilling and reskilling...[Read More]