The Rise of Digital Wallets… How Safe is Yours? Part 2
It’s Monday morning, and you’re running late. You skip breakfast, grab your phone, and head out the door. You head to the café and order your usual coffee with a
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More volatile and constrained – the macro investment outlook for 2025
With thanks to Dr Shane Oliver Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Key points Introduction 2024 saw another year of strong investment returns on the back of falling
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Investing for Income
Share markets are renowned for taking unexpected downturns and while history shows that markets eventually recover, this rebound in value can occasionally take time. Investors concerned about this risk might
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The Rise of Digital Wallets… How Safe is Yours? Part 1
Digital wallets, like Apple Pay and Google Pay, along with mobile banking apps have fast become the go-to solution for making payments and managing money. Whether you’re paying for groceries,
January 13, 2025
Protect Your Small Business from Unexpected Challenges
The operations of most small businesses rely on at least one or two pivotal people: usually the owner and perhaps a valued employee. If one of these key people were
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Eliminating Sneaky Expenses
During a cost of living crisis, many of us look for obvious ways to cut expenses, like cancelling streaming services, dining out less, and skipping extras in our shopping baskets.
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Balancing Risk and Reward in Your Portfolio
If you own an investment property you will be aware that the return from the investment comes from two sources: income in the form of rent paid by the tenant
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Is Debt Consolidation Right for You? A Checklist for Australian Homeowners
Struggling to keep track of multiple debt payments each month? For many Australian homeowners, juggling different debts—whether it’s credit card balances, personal loans, or mortgage repayments—can become overwhelming. Debt consolidation
December 3, 2024
Residential aged care changes – What could they mean for me?
25 November 2024 The Government legislated changes to support ageing Australians at home and in residential aged care services. Most changes will apply from 1 July 2025. Overview Why are
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Stop resting on your (high income earner) laurels!
Achieving a high income is a significant accomplishment. You’ve put in the hard yards, climbed the ladder, and now you’re pulling in the big bucks! But don’t be mistaken; a
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Inflation vs. Your Savings
Inflation is a slow force working against your financial goals. It can quietly erode the purchasing power of your money over time. While it’s tempting to see cash as a
November 5, 2024
Why do some believe the younger generation in Australia are worse off than baby boomers.
Why do some believe the younger generation in Australia are worse off than baby boomers. Young Australians today face many challenges that make them worse off compared to the Baby
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