Avoiding isolation: staying socially connected and emotionally fulfilled at any age
10 April
Social connection is a fundamental human need, just like food and shelter. Regardless of age, staying connected with others plays a crucial role in our emotional and mental well-being.Ā Ā In a world thatās increasingly digital and fast-paced,...[Read More]
Building a retirement bucket list: turning dreams into reality
10 April
Retirement marks the beginning of a new and exciting chapterāone that offers the freedom to finally pursue long-held dreams, explore passions, and tick off those āone dayā goals.Ā Ā Creating a retirement bucket list is more than just a fun...[Read More]
What does ethical investing mean and how does it relate to ESG investing?
10 April
Investing is typically perceived as a wealthy-only pastime with no regard for the environment or social issues. However, that is not always the case, and the old mindset of making money for its own sake doesnāt need to stay. Ā People have become...[Read More]
The difference between bananas, stocks and bonds
10 April
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]
Tariff storm blows economy and election off course
10 April
WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH WORLD TRADE? * President Donald Trump announced a slew of tariffs on US trading partners, ostensibly to correct a decades-long trade deficit after complaining America had been taken advantage of * Global markets went into...[Read More]
Calls mount for RBA to intervene with jumbo rate cut
10 April
Odds are shortening for the Reserve Bank to cut rates by 50 basis points at its next meeting as global financial turmoil weighs heavily on Australians. Though most economists do not view an Australian recession as a realistic chance, the prospect of...[Read More]
Donāt be spooked by sliding super, funds warn members
10 April
Donald Trump is āburning down a house to cook a steakā as local and international equity markets go into freefall in response to the US presidentās trade tariffs. But superannuation funds are urging people to not panic if their balances...[Read More]
Trade opportunities beckon amid global tariff meltdown
10 April
Australia can capitalise on āenormous opportunitiesā in the wake of Donald Trumpās tariffs, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says as the US president escalates his trade feud with China. The government hopes to reassure investors and the...[Read More]
Greens pushing Labor to scrap property tax breaks
10 April
The federal government has again rejected a Greens push to put property tax break reforms back on the agenda, if Labor ends up in minority government after the election. In an address to the National Press Club on Wednesday, Greens leader Adam Bandt...[Read More]
Business hungry for more despite Labor tax sweetener
10 April
Small businesses are being tempted with a $20,000 sweetener to re-elect Labor, but the offering still falls short of the coalition pitch to traders. Labor has vowed to extend the instant asset write-off ā which allows businesses and tradies with a...[Read More]
Foreign student cap to ease housing crisis, Dutton says
9 April
A plan to cut international student numbers will get more Australians into homes, the coalition says, while critics argue the policy will do little to reduce housing pressures. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton unveiled the campaign pledge in Melbourne...[Read More]
Devastating cost of fraudsters, scammers revealed
9 April
Sylvia Chou clicked a link on Facebook and three months later, she had lost $2.6 million to scammers. The advertisement for a currency trading platform was a sophisticated scam that wiped out her savings, and led to her borrowing money and...[Read More]
Market panic on outsized tariffs
7 April
Why was the market caught by surprise? Whilst itās hard to gauge exactly what caught the market by surprise, some of the factors included: 10% baseline tariff on all imports was unexpected China and Europe were singled out with 34% and...[Read More]
Respect your time: breaking free from instant availability
3 April
Constantly replying instantly to every work message reinforces two harmful assumptions: first, that your time is endlessly available, and second, that your personal focus isnāt important.Ā Responding immediately may feel productive, but it...[Read More]
Managing finances and lifestyle activities during retirement
3 April
Retirement is a complex period divided into various phases, each with its own set of financial requirements and lifestyle considerations. Understanding how to budget for each stage can help you make the most of your post-career...[Read More]