Affording a Higher Education
According to the government’s Study Assist website, a three-year commerce or law degree could be around $50,000 – and that’s just the start. Many Australians believe they can’t afford
October 6, 2026
Financial Planning
How to Manage Lower Investment Returns as You Get Closer to Retirement
A period of low investment returns can happen when you least expect it, and at a time when it is most difficult to deal with. One of the more
September 22, 2026
New Resource: Life After Work
Retirement is one of life’s biggest transitions, yet many people spend more time planning their finances than planning what life after work will actually look like. At Priority1 Wealth Management
September 21, 2026
Budgeting on an Irregular Income: A Guide for Sole-Trader Contractors and Freelancers
Budgeting can be hard enough for those in regular employment, who need to cover today’s bills as well as, hopefully, tomorrow’s emergency savings and investment in their future. But
September 8, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Extending Your Mortgage Back to 30 Years
The federal government has tried (via 2009 legislation and later instructions to banks from APRA, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority) to ensure that mortgage borrowers will be able to
August 25, 2026
Why Your Borrowing Capacity Can Change Even if Your Income Hasn’t
It’s been a while since you last had a salary increase, so the amount you could borrow as a home loan is the same as last time you checked, right?
August 11, 2026
When Good Money Doesn’t Mean Financial Security
Not so long ago, a six-figure salary was considered a solid income. But you didn’t suddenly become extravagant, so why are you now feeling like you need to tighten
June 30, 2026
Blended families and money: How to protect assets fairly
About one in 10 families in Australia is a blended or step family, according to census data, and this trend has increased in recent years. Blended families can work well,
June 24, 2026
How Many Bank Accounts Should You Really Have?
There’s no such thing as a perfect number of bank accounts that will suit everyone. But there are good reasons for avoiding the extremes of having only one account
June 16, 2026
Why Budgeting is About Managing Cash Flow – Not Just Cutting Costs
The core purpose of budgeting is to control cash flow: cash in, cash out, and what’s left over. Kudos to you if you’ve created a budget where your annual
June 2, 2026
End of Financial Year 2025/26: Key Considerations for Your Financial Plan
As 30 June approaches, now is a timely opportunity to review your financial position and consider strategies that may help reduce tax, boost your super and strengthen your long‑term financial
May 25, 2026
Loyalty Tax – Are You Paying More Than You Should?
Sandy joined her local gym a decade ago. She was proud of her long-member status and was content to pay the monthly $200 fee. Imagine her surprise, when a friend
May 19, 2026