A Simpler, Fairer and More Sustainable Tax System for Australia?
Australian Tax System 2.0 A Simpler, Fairer and More Sustainable Tax System for Australia? Firstly, I deal with tax a lot as part of my job, but I am no
July 23, 2026
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SCAMS ARE EVERYWHERE. ASSUME EVERYTHING IS A SCAM UNTIL PROVEN OTHERWISE.
A blunt message. Australians are losing billions of dollars every year to scammers. The victims are not stupid. They are teachers, tradies, nurses, accountants, business owners, retirees, university students and
July 17, 2026
Escaping the Subscription Trap
How many subscriptions does your household currently have? Most of us, when we consider subscriptions, think Netflix, Prime, perhaps an online newspaper or magazine. But if you pause for
July 14, 2026
Was life really better in the good old days?
With thanks to Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Inv Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Diana Mousina, Deputy Chief Economist, AMP My Bui, Economist, AMP Key points Angst about economic conditions
July 8, 2026
When Good Money Doesn’t Mean Financial Security
Not so long ago, a six-figure salary was considered a solid income. But you didn’t suddenly become extravagant, so why are you now feeling like you need to tighten
June 30, 2026
Blended families and money: How to protect assets fairly
About one in 10 families in Australia is a blended or step family, according to census data, and this trend has increased in recent years. Blended families can work well,
June 24, 2026
How Many Bank Accounts Should You Really Have?
There’s no such thing as a perfect number of bank accounts that will suit everyone. But there are good reasons for avoiding the extremes of having only one account
June 16, 2026
Why Budgeting is About Managing Cash Flow – Not Just Cutting Costs
The core purpose of budgeting is to control cash flow: cash in, cash out, and what’s left over. Kudos to you if you’ve created a budget where your annual
June 2, 2026
End of Financial Year 2025/26: Key Considerations for Your Financial Plan
As 30 June approaches, now is a timely opportunity to review your financial position and consider strategies that may help reduce tax, boost your super and strengthen your long‑term financial
May 25, 2026
Loyalty Tax – Are You Paying More Than You Should?
Sandy joined her local gym a decade ago. She was proud of her long-member status and was content to pay the monthly $200 fee. Imagine her surprise, when a friend
May 19, 2026
Priority1 2026 Federal Budget Update – Insights and things you need to consider
This year’s Federal Budget includes a mix of measures that impact tax, housing, investments and everyday costs. While some changes may create opportunities, others may mean it’s worth reviewing
May 13, 2026
How to Avoid Income Tax Bracket Creep After a Pay Rise
You earn more money; you pay more tax. So far, so fair. But what’s not so fair happens when your wage rise bumps your earnings into a higher tax bracket,
May 5, 2026