Finance
Consumers feeling merry in time for a Christmas splurge
13 November
Australian households are optimistic about their economic prospects for the first time since the start of an inflation spike almost four years ago. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index climbed above 100, meaning optimists...[Read More]
A generational guide to minimising tax throughout life
13 November
Tax isn’t just a yearly chore — it’s a lifelong consideration. From your first job to retirement, understanding how to manage your tax obligations can make a significant difference to your financial well-being. Each stage of life presents...[Read More]
Interest rate cuts might have less impact than thought
13 November
Changes to interest rates could have less of an impact on household spending than traditionally thought, which means the Reserve Bank might have to hike or cut harder to achieve its aims. Despite the RBA hiking interest rates in one of its sharpest...[Read More]
Understanding debt: The key to conquering It
13 November
Confronting debt can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. Balancing daily living expenses while keeping up with loan repayments is a challenging task that can affect both your financial and emotional well-being. Nevertheless, with a...[Read More]
Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) checklist
13 November
A Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) offers individuals more control over their retirement savings, but it comes with significant responsibilities. This checklist outlines key considerations and requirements to help ensure compliance and effective...[Read More]
Deputy Commissioner, Emma Rosenzweig talks Payday Super
13 November
If you haven’t heard much about Payday Super, this is a good starting point. Put simply, Payday Super is about paying super on payday. So, if you’re an employer, from 1 July 2026 you’ll pay your super guarantee obligations at the same time as...[Read More]
No smoking gun to link deposit scheme, home price spike
13 November
Property prices grew at the fastest rate in more than two years following the federal government’s expanded deposit guarantee scheme kicking in, but there is not enough evidence of a direct link between the two, housing experts say. Home values...[Read More]
RBA bigwig reveals how economy can escape slow lane
13 November
Whether Australia takes the road to prosperity or stays in the slow lane depends largely on fixing productivity, according to a top Reserve Bank official. Australia’s economy faces three possible paths forward, RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser...[Read More]
Economy heads for first major test since RBA rate hold
13 November
Job figures are set to take centre stage as economists continue to mull whether borrowers have seen their last Reserve Bank rate cut this cycle. In the first major piece of economic data since the RBA left interest rates on hold last week, the...[Read More]
From conversation to collaboration: How your relationship with a financial planner evolves
6 November
Financial planning is more than numbers, spreadsheets, and investment returns — it’s about people. It begins with a conversation about your goals, dreams, and challenges, and often grows into one of the most trusted partnerships in your...[Read More]
Superannuation: teaching the next generation to value their future wealth
6 November
Superannuation is one of the most powerful tools Australians have to build long-term financial security. Yet, for many young people, it remains out of sight and out of mind. They may see it as something for “future them” to worry about — a...[Read More]
Jump in forecast inflation clouds interest rate hopes
6 November
The Reserve Bank has drastically lifted inflation forecasts after admitting its last estimate was off the mark, likely ruling out rate cuts until late 2026 at the earliest. Released as its monetary policy board held interest rates steady on Tuesday,...[Read More]
FBT and festivities: what employers need to know
6 November
Find out if your staff parties, recreational activities and employee gifts will attract FBT. As the end of year approaches, many businesses celebrate with staff parties, events and gifts to recognise and reward their employees. If...[Read More]
The worrying trend that could put an end to rate cuts
6 November
In the shock inflation print that scared the Reserve Bank off cutting interest rates at its latest meeting, two items gave governor Michele Bullock particular cause for concern. After the central bank kept the cash rate steady at 3.6 per cent on...[Read More]
Tapped out: cash advocates suss on mandate plan
5 November
When a power outage struck on one of Mitta Mitta Brewing Company’s busiest days of the year, three things kept the family-run business ticking over. Wood for the pizza oven, gas in the barbecue and beer lines, and cash in customers’...[Read More]