The Safer Way to Tap and Pay
Contactless payments are becoming the norm in Australia, with phone and smart watch payments commonly replacing plastic credit cards. But is paying with Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung
November 18, 2025
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Help Your Kids Buy a Home Without Risking Retirement
It’s understandable, in today’s tough housing market, that you want to give your children a leg up onto the first rung of the homeowning ladder. But before you do, stop
November 12, 2025
Setting SMART Financial Goals That Actually Stick
You may have come across the SMART acronym in the course of your employment, but here’s a reminder of what it stands for: Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time-bound In
November 4, 2025
Quarterly Economic Update: July – September 2025
The September quarter has been one of cautious optimism. Inflation appears to be finally cooling, central banks are holding steady, and investors are weighing up what the next phase
October 21, 2025
Deeming increase announced: Implications
From 20 September, deeming rates have increased for the first time since the Covid-era freeze. This change may affect those whose payments and benefits are determined by the income test.
October 9, 2025
Should You Downsize to Boost Your Super – Pros, Cons, and Tax Implications
The idea of downsizing can be very appealing to empty-nesters. There will be less cleaning, gardening and maintenance, more time for hobbies and travel, and the icing on the
October 7, 2025
Debt: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The opinion of many people towards debt can be best summed up in the often quoted line from Shakespeare, ‘neither a borrower nor a lender be.’ Yet others will
September 23, 2025
Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund This Year
You may be one of many Australians who make an interest-free loan to the federal government every year. That’s because, when you receive a tax refund, you’re not getting
September 9, 2025
SMSFs: Are they worth the effort for average investors?
A financial strategy isn’t something you should set and forget. Life moves, circumstances change, the economy shifts, and what once worked may not be as effective as it used to
August 26, 2025
Compound Interest: The Quiet Superpower Behind Long-Term Wealth
At Priority1, we’re passionate about helping Australians build financial confidence—and one of the most powerful tools in your financial toolkit is compound interest. It’s not flashy, but it’s
August 21, 2025
Is Your Financial Strategy Still Working for You?
A financial strategy isn’t something you should set and forget. Life moves, circumstances change, the economy shifts, and what once worked may not be as effective as it used to
August 12, 2025
The World is Your Market: Invest Like It
Despite a slowdown in Australian economic and productivity growth in the last five years, Australia’s economy is usually considered strong and resilient when compared with other developed nations. Given our
July 29, 2025