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 7 signs you are ready to retire

16 July

Retirement is one of life’s biggest financial and personal transitions. While many people focus on reaching a particular age, being ready to retire involves much more than simply qualifying to access superannuation or receiving the Age Pension. A...[Read More]

Cyber awareness in everyday life: Five ways to avoid being scammed

16 July

Our everyday lives are increasingly managed online. We receive bills by email, banking alerts by text, delivery updates and payment requests through apps and websites. These services are convenient, but they also give scammers more opportunities to...[Read More]

The top 10 things small business owners often forget when getting started

16 July

Starting a small business is exciting. You may have a great idea, industry experience and the motivation to build something of your own. However, enthusiasm alone does not create a sustainable business.   Many new business owners focus heavily on...[Read More]

The best and worst ways to live alongside your neighbours

16 July

A good home is about more than the building, the backyard or the location. The people living around you can have a major influence on how comfortable, secure and enjoyable your neighbourhood feels.   When neighbours communicate, show consideration...[Read More]

Perception of wealth: The importance of holistic well-being in defining prosperity

16 July

In today’s society, the notion of wealth extends beyond financial resources. As individuals seek a more balanced and fulfilling life, the concept of wealth has evolved to encompass various factors such as education, healthcare, job satisfaction,...[Read More]

Oliver’s insights – Why have Australian living standards “fallen” and how do we fix it?

15 July

Key points Falling real wages and a surge in tax and interest payments over the last five years have led to a slump in Australians’ living standards. But a broader driver of the malaise in living standards has been a slump in productivity...[Read More]

Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 10/07/2026

15 July

The US-Iran ceasefire is “over” but Iran had “called and wanted to make a deal” and Hormuz traffic will soon be declared open, so shares are slightly up – what’s new?! Over the last week, global markets first tumbled after US forces...[Read More]

How first-time homebuyers can save $8,500 in taxes

15 July

First-time homebuyers are missing out on thousands of dollars by not using a little-known scheme that helps save them money for the deposit. The First Home Super Saver Scheme lets them take advantage of their superannuation account’s favourable...[Read More]

Tax push renders budget surplus forecasts ‘unrealistic’

15 July

More tax cuts for workers would keep the budget in deficit beyond the next decade, the agency that assesses the nation’s finances warns. The outlook for the federal budget has improved over the past year, despite economic headwinds from the Middle...[Read More]

Zoning scorecard reveals most housing-friendly city

15 July

Millions of new homes could be built in Australia’s capital cities if “restrictive” zoning laws are loosened, a landmark planning analysis claims. An online atlas of nationwide zoning laws has been compiled by YIMBY Melbourne, an organisation...[Read More]

Energy rollercoaster: Australian bills to fall and rise

15 July

Solar panels, wind farms and cheaper batteries will help to cut Australian electricity bills in the coming years, even as the artificial intelligence boom pushes up the price of gas technology. But energy prices will rise after 2030, a study has...[Read More]

Retrofit rewards to usher in new era of fire-safe homes

15 July

Fire-resistant home upgrades have rocketed to the top of the to-do list for Jem Gay. Summer bushfires that tore through more than 4000 hectares and destroyed 50 buildings in Harcourt in central Victoria were too-close-for-comfort for the residents...[Read More]

The new financial year has begun: What are your numbers really telling you?

9 July

Once tax time has passed, many small business owners breathe a sigh of relief and move on. But the start of a new financial year is actually one of the best times to pause, review your numbers, and ask: what did last year really show us?   Your...[Read More]

How to be healthy, wealthy and wise

9 July

Living your best life is not about chasing perfection. It is about making steady, thoughtful choices that support your health, strengthen your financial position and help you make wiser decisions along the way. The old saying “healthy, wealthy and...[Read More]

How to teach your kids about investment

9 July

As a parent, you want what’s best for your children. This is why you teach them about cleanliness, health, nutrition, good behaviour, the value of education and so on. But how come very few parents take the time to teach their kids about...[Read More]