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
Finances
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
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
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
Quarterly Economic Update: April – June 2025
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
July 15, 2025
Smart Ways to Build Wealth and Grow Passive Income
Most people are familiar with the idea of working hard for their money. But financially smart people have a different and more strategic mindset. They make their money work
May 20, 2025
Strategies to Avoid Lifestyle Inflation
If you’ve had a few pay rises in recent years, you may have unintentionally succumbed to lifestyle inflation. Also known as lifestyle creep, it’s a mindset that can affect anyone
May 6, 2025
Making the most of a market downturn
In recent years, market volatility has once again tested the nerves of investors. From the post-COVID recovery to ongoing geopolitical tensions, persistent inflation, and rising interest rates, many are
April 17, 2025
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
January 29, 2025
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
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