Should you downsize to upsize your retirement
To downsize or not to downsize is the question facing many home-owning Australians in the lead up to or in their retirement years. And the answer is… it depends. There
September 20, 2022
Financial Planning
Why the share market is not the same as the economy
At the beginning of 2022 the Australian economy appeared to be sliding into recession, dragged down by higher interest rates and even higher inflation levels. As a result, it
September 13, 2022
Six retirement wrongs that could send you broke!
While retirement should be the best years of your life, many Australians make simple, avoidable mistakes with their finances that can leave them dependent on the age pension and without
September 1, 2022
The female investor
Investment and portfolio building has traditionally been a male-dominated world, but these days more women are trading on the market – and they’re good at it! According to an ASX
June 15, 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
What do I need to know before investing in property?
It is no secret that Australians love investing in property. And while it can be an exciting prospect, it is essential to consider the finer details before jumping in, especially
May 18, 2022
Smart super strategies for this EOFY
Smart super strategies for this EOFY Want to help boost your retirement savings while potentially saving on tax? Here are five smart super strategies to consider before the end of
April 29, 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
Quarterly economic update: January – March 2022
Robust domestic economic growth Australia is rebounding from the pandemic, with domestic economic growth forecast to reach 3.5 per cent this financial year. Some analysts predict it might be even
April 5, 2022
2022 – 2023 Federal Budget Update – What it means for you
Easing the cost-of-living and investing in small businesses Last night, the government handed down the 2022-23 Federal Budget. We have unpacked the Budget proposals and summarised their insights and analysis,
March 30, 2022