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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
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
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
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
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
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
We’ve all experienced it. That sinking feeling when a big bill comes in. An argument with our partner when we disagree on priorities. The impact on health or lifestyle when
The June quarter of 2025 has been a rollercoaster for the financial markets. Investors and policymakers had to deal with a mix of good news and bad – on
Estate planning can be difficult and stressful, but for blended families there’s an added overlay of complexity. According to the community demographic website, profile.id.com.au, as of 2021, blended- and step-families
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Sally’s daughter Emma was holidaying in Bali when Sally received a voice message: “Mum it’s Emma. I’m in trouble. Can you urgently put five thousand dollars into my account?