Finance
Investing can be a roller coaster: 3 tips for riding the ups and downs
17 April
Investing is rarely a smooth ride. Markets rise, fall, and sometimes loop-the-loop, leaving even the most seasoned investors feeling queasy.Ā Just like a roller coaster, the ups can be exhilarating, but the drops can be nerve-wracking. The key to...[Read More]
Living your best life in retirement: why professional advice matters
17 April
Retirement is an exciting new chapterāa time to prioritise health, passion, relationships, and personal growth.Ā Whether youāre planning adventurous travels, exploring hobbies, or giving back through volunteering, the key to enjoying a...[Read More]
Coalition charts own course on one-hit tax relief
17 April
ONE-OFF HANDOUTS, BUT AT WHAT COST? * The federal coalition, led by Peter Dutton, announced tax rebates for more than 10 million tax payers earning up to $144,000 ahead of the official campaign launch in Western Sydney on Sunday * When taxpayers go...[Read More]
Eat the rich: Greens to tax billionaires to feed kids
17 April
Flipping toasties with kids at a Brisbane park, the Greens have turned up the heat on their plan to provide free school meals. Party leader Adam Bandt, Senator Penny Allman-Payne and prominent MP Max Chandler-Mather were out on a warm but wet...[Read More]
What does ethical investing mean and how does it relate to ESG investing?
10 April
Investing is typically perceived as a wealthy-only pastime with no regard for the environment or social issues. However, that is not always the case, and the old mindset of making money for its own sake doesnāt need to stay. Ā People have become...[Read More]
The difference between bananas, stocks and bonds
10 April
In the world of investing, stocks and bonds often take centre stage. They represent two of the most common types of investments, each offering unique benefits and risks. As an investor, understanding stocks vs. bonds is key to building a diversified...[Read More]
Donāt be spooked by sliding super, funds warn members
10 April
Donald Trump is āburning down a house to cook a steakā as local and international equity markets go into freefall in response to the US presidentās trade tariffs. But superannuation funds are urging people to not panic if their balances...[Read More]
Greens pushing Labor to scrap property tax breaks
10 April
The federal government has again rejected a Greens push to put property tax break reforms back on the agenda, if Labor ends up in minority government after the election. In an address to the National Press Club on Wednesday, Greens leader Adam Bandt...[Read More]
Business hungry for more despite Labor tax sweetener
10 April
Small businesses are being tempted with a $20,000 sweetener to re-elect Labor, but the offering still falls short of the coalition pitch to traders. Labor has vowed to extend the instant asset write-off ā which allows businesses and tradies with a...[Read More]
Managing finances and lifestyle activities during retirement
3 April
Retirement is a complex period divided into various phases, each with its own set of financial requirements and lifestyle considerations. Understanding how to budget for each stage can help you make the most of your post-career...[Read More]
Managing debt: a strategic approach to financial freedom
3 April
Confronting debt can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. Balancing daily living expenses while keeping up with loan repayments is a challenging task that can affect both your financial and emotional well-being. Nevertheless, with a...[Read More]
Dutton pledges power bill āactionā but questions remain
3 April
Plans to set aside gas for the domestic market will bring power prices down, Peter Dutton claims, but Australians remain in the dark about how much better off they would be under the proposal. The opposition leader visited western Sydney on the...[Read More]
Taxpayers win as biggest power plant keeps itself open
2 April
Taxpayers wonāt have to bail out Australiaās largest power station ā for the coming year at least ā as the clock ticks on a once-in-a-generation energy transition. Origin Energy decided not to trigger the first year of the $450 million...[Read More]
Hitting the brakes: hybrid sales clouded by tax cut end
2 April
Motorists are expected to hit the brakes on plug-in hybrid electric vehicle sales in Australia after a tax exemption that cut thousands of dollars from their purchase expired. Automotive industry experts called on both major political parties to...[Read More]
No back-to-back mortgage relief as RBA holds rates at 4.1 per cent
1 April
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates on hold, denying borrowers back-to-back mortgage relief. As widely expected by economists, the RBAās new monetary policy board held the cash rate steady at 4.1 per cent as its first meeting on...[Read More]