Quarterly Economic Update: July-September 2020
COVID-19 remained the big story of the last quarter. Tragically, by the end of September the pandemic had caused over one million deaths. That was up by 500,000 since the
October 15, 2020
Finances
Three steps to your kids’ financial success
For many of us, our first experience of banking and savings was the school Savings Account Program. But in 2019 the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) raised concerns that
August 20, 2020
Be safe rather than sorry
Not everyone will do it, but most people will consider it at some stage in their lives – borrowing to buy their very own home. It can be an exciting
August 14, 2020
Why financial wellbeing is important to good health
Much like exercise and eating well, your financial wellbeing is key to living a happy and healthy life. So what is financial wellbeing and how can you improve yours? Financial
July 28, 2020
Five financial tips from an older generation
Back in my day… If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that over the years! More interesting, I caught myself saying those words only last week as
July 17, 2020
If you think you’d never fall for a scam, read this…
If you are aged over 50, male, highly educated, financially literate and manage your own super, beware. You’re at a higher risk of being the target (and victim) of organised
June 12, 2020
5 tips to survive a decline in income
Since precautionary measures were heightened to slow the spread of COVID-19, almost 1 million Australians have lost their jobs. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australia lost 7.5 per
June 4, 2020
What to consider when withdrawing your super early
As the COVID-19 virus took a sledgehammer to the economy, the federal government rapidly introduced a range of initiatives to help individuals who lost income as a result of the
May 21, 2020
Simple money mistakes – and how to fix them!
The world is constantly dangling temptations before our eyes, and it’s never been easier to buy stuff, even if we don’t have the money. The upshot is that we
May 15, 2020
Your health and wealth during the COVID-19 pandemic
There isn’t a single person in the world who hasn’t been impacted by COVID-19. As new case numbers start to slow in Australia, so too is our economy. This time
April 24, 2020
JobKeeper payment
You, or someone you know, may have had a change in circumstances and may need support. We have put together some information to help you navigate these uncertain times and
April 13, 2020
Stimulus Relief Package Information Update
Introduction The Government is acting decisively in the national interest to support households and businesses and address the significant economic consequences of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) The response targets two areas;
March 25, 2020