What is your debt-to-income ratio & why does it matter?
Applying for a home loan can take on almost mystical proportions, with most Australians unsure of just how much money they can borrow. As a result, they often make the
July 22, 2022
Finances
Will a ‘baby bust’ send Australia broke?
To stem its then soaring population growth rate, which was widely believed to be crippling economic development, China introduced the draconian ‘one child policy’ in 1979 – a move now
July 14, 2022
Quarterly Economic Update: April-June 2022
The price of a lowly head of lettuce has never been a recognised barometer of the strength of the Australian economy, that is until the media started reporting iceberg lettuces
July 8, 2022
The plunge in shares & flow on to super – key things for investors to keep in mind during times of market turmoil
Here is a recent artcile from Shane Oliver from AMP Capital on key things for investors to keep in mind during times of market uncertainty.
June 30, 2022
EOFY is coming — Have you thought about …
The end of another financial year is looming, and with that may come thoughts about your tax return and how your wealth has tracked throughout the year. Whether you’re
June 7, 2022
Opportunities await – super changes from 1 July 2022
Changes to super contribution rules from 1 July may create a great opportunity to revisit your savings and super contribution strategies. The changes may create new or enhanced options to
June 1, 2022
Federal Election 2022 – what could this mean for you?
A number of changes were proposed by the Government during the election campaign, and support was also announced for a number of proposals made by the previous Government. So where
May 26, 2022
How to go broke trying to get rich
According to the Collins English Online Dictionary, a get-rich-quick scheme can be defined as, a promise to make a person extremely wealthy over a short period of time, often with
May 25, 2022
5 tips to improve your financial wellbeing
In these ever-changing and uncertain times in society, there has never been a greater emphasis on our health and wellbeing. However, there is a crucial element that is often overlooked
May 10, 2022
The effect of rising inflation
The word ‘inflation’ doesn’t only dominate business news headlines, but finds its way into general news reports too. So, what is inflation and how does it affect you?
May 5, 2022
The RBA starts raising rates – how far and how fast? And what does it mean for investors? from Shane Oliver from AMP Capital
Click Here to view Shane Oliver’s view on the recent interest rate increase.
May 5, 2022
Gold – A brief view…
Gold is tangible and has a long history upon which to draw conclusions Gold is a currency that has been used since Roman times. It cannot be manufactured and it
April 7, 2022