Investing
The right Financial Adviser, can optimise your investments and ensure a secure financial future
8 October
Navigating the complex financial landscape is challenging. However, with the right Financial Adviser, you can optimise your investments and ensure a secure financial future. By understanding how clients often perceive missteps in their...[Read More]
Scam alert: Investment scams hiding in plain sight
1 October
What’s happeningInvestment scams don’t always start with an obvious sales pitch, they can be subtle. You might come across them in a social media group, through someone you trust, or on a convincing fake news website.Scammers use a range of...[Read More]
Aussies forgoing lifestyle for homes in record numbers
1 October
Australians are willing to cut back their spending in record numbers to afford a property, affirming the ongoing value of home ownership, new data shows.More than 75 per cent of residents were willing to cut their spending back to afford a home, a...[Read More]
Debt concerns: treasurer’s era of cheap-money ending
30 September
Because everyone wants your money, you can charge them more for it.That’s the issue facing governments forced to pay investors more for borrowing cash in the form of bonds.The eye-watering sums being raised by artificial intelligence...[Read More]
Aussie investors using AI to trade in a volatile market
24 September
Mum and dad investors are increasingly using artificial intelligence to inform their stock market decisions in a fast-moving investment environment.Just under half, or 48.6 per cent, now use AI tools when planning where to place their hard-earned...[Read More]
Your money has a Job: Make it work harder
27 August
Most of us work hard for our money. We earn it, save it, spend it and hopefully put some aside for the future. But there comes a point when saving alone may not be enough.Your money can have a job too.Investing is about putting some of your money to...[Read More]
Foreign property purchases fall as home buyer ban bites
26 August
Purchases of Australian property by overseas investors have plunged after the government announced a ban on foreigners buying Australian homes.The number of investment approvals fell by more than 22 per cent to 5284 in 2024/25, the Productivity...[Read More]
Investing through a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF)
20 August
A Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) offers individuals greater control over their retirement savings, allowing them to choose a variety of investment options. To maximise long-term returns and financial security, it is essential to understand the...[Read More]
Top 5 tips to help you take control of your finances
23 July
Saving money isn’t just about cutting out coffee or chasing every bargain. It’s about creating a plan that works for your lifestyle and future goals. Whether you’re starting from scratch or building a nest egg for something big — a...[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]
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]
Why people avoid financial advice—and three reasons they shouldn’t
2 July
Most people want to feel financially secure. They want to manage their household expenses, build savings, make the most of their superannuation and eventually enjoy a lifestyle of choice. Yet many Australians delay speaking with a Financial Adviser,...[Read More]
Nation-first stamp duty cut gains federal endorsement
18 June
State governments have been encouraged to follow the lead of the ACT and abolish stamp duty, but it’s unlikely to happen without Commonwealth support. ACT Treasurer Chris Steel announced all first home buyers would be exempt from paying stamp duty...[Read More]
Rule of seven: An investor’s compass
11 June
James sat at his kitchen table, laptop open, staring at a chart of a stock he’d been watching for weeks. Every article, every podcast, every conversation with friends about investing seemed to echo the same phrase: “Time in the market beats...[Read More]
AI risks deepening divide between investors and workers
4 June
The divide between people who earn income from investments and those who work for a living could be exacerbated by the artificial intelligence revolution, economists at Australia’s largest business lender warn. While the adoption of AI is expected...[Read More]