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
Finances
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
November 4, 2024
Quarterly Economic Update: July – September 2024
The Australian economy is still growing, but things are moving slower than usual, and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is being cautious with any changes to interest rates. They’re
October 17, 2024
The expensive gap between time in the market vs. timing the market
“Just keep swimming, just keep swimming.” Dory, Finding Nemo As volatility in markets continues to test investor resolve, we think all investors could learn something from Dory. This basic investment principle
October 5, 2024
Is your money mindset holding you back?
Does your Money Mindset have your back? Or… Is it holding you back? If you’ve never really thought about it, you’d be forgiven. When it comes to our financial success, we
September 19, 2024
Is FORO ruining your retirement?
FORO – the fear of running out. I’d never heard the expression until I met Mark and Susan. Of course I’d heard of FOMO, the fear of missing out, but
September 10, 2024
The impact of student loans when buying a home
For many Australians, particularly young Australians, the dream of home ownership is often accompanied by the reality of carrying student loans, known as HECS-HELP debt. Understanding the impact of HECS
August 27, 2024
Quarterly Economic Update: April – June 2024
The economy continues to slow, with inflation remaining sticky, the new federal budget making waves, and global events that may have a significant impact. Uncertainty at home and abroad The
July 2, 2024
Nailing your job hunt: A guide for school leavers
Every January, countless school leavers across Australia embark on their job-hunting journey. A NSW Government survey conducted in 2021 found that of 42,388 secondary school leavers, approximately 50% continued to
June 18, 2024
Avoid passing bad money habits on to your kids
Generally speaking, we Australians are pretty financially savvy, that is, we understand the how and why of effectively managing our money. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean we’re actually putting that know-how
March 22, 2024
Building financial resilience
Resilience is the ability to quickly recover from setbacks, and while setbacks can come in many forms most of them will have a financial component. So what can you
January 30, 2024
Breaking the silence: The challenges of being a carer
Caring for a loved one can be deeply fulfilling but brings its fair share of challenges too – as Laura discovered. When her mother Shelly had a stroke, she
November 21, 2023