Investing
The right Financial Adviser, can optimise your investments and ensure a secure financial future
8 October
Navigating the complex financial landscape is challenging. However, with the right Financial Adviser, you can optimise your investments and ensure a secure financial future. By understanding how clients often perceive missteps in their...[Read More]
Key topics in commercial property and the importance of advice
8 October
The commercial property sector continues to be one of the most dynamic and closely watched areas of investment. With shifting economic conditions, evolving workplace trends, and increased regulatory scrutiny, staying informed has never been more...[Read More]
Invest smarter, build wealth: 7 fundamentals every investor should know
1 October
Investing can be one of the most powerful ways to build long-term wealth, create financial security and work towards the lifestyle you want in the future.But investing successfully is not about chasing hot tips, reacting to headlines or trying to...[Read More]
Scam alert: Investment scams hiding in plain sight
1 October
What’s happeningInvestment scams don’t always start with an obvious sales pitch, they can be subtle. You might come across them in a social media group, through someone you trust, or on a convincing fake news website.Scammers use a range of...[Read More]
Investing with confidence: Understanding the fundamentals and the value of advice
24 September
Investing can be one of the most effective ways to build long-term wealth, create financial security and work towards important life goals. But successful investing is rarely about chasing the next big opportunity or trying to predict what markets...[Read More]
Aussies forgoing lifestyle for homes in record numbers
1 October
Australians are willing to cut back their spending in record numbers to afford a property, affirming the ongoing value of home ownership, new data shows.More than 75 per cent of residents were willing to cut their spending back to afford a home, a...[Read More]
Debt concerns: treasurer’s era of cheap-money ending
30 September
Because everyone wants your money, you can charge them more for it.That’s the issue facing governments forced to pay investors more for borrowing cash in the form of bonds.The eye-watering sums being raised by artificial intelligence...[Read More]
Aussie investors using AI to trade in a volatile market
24 September
Mum and dad investors are increasingly using artificial intelligence to inform their stock market decisions in a fast-moving investment environment.Just under half, or 48.6 per cent, now use AI tools when planning where to place their hard-earned...[Read More]
‘Doing what we want’: Labor stands by housing tax moves
17 September
Changes to property tax breaks in the federal budget are working, the housing minister says, as data shows most home vendors are still making massive profits despite a downturn.Clare O’Neil brushed off figures from the Housing Industry Association...[Read More]
Commercial property investing: 5 pros, 5 cons and what you need to know
10 September
Commercial property can be an attractive investment option for people looking to diversify their portfolio, generate income and build long-term wealth. From offices and warehouses to retail premises, medical suites and industrial properties, the...[Read More]
Your money has a Job: Make it work harder
27 August
Most of us work hard for our money. We earn it, save it, spend it and hopefully put some aside for the future. But there comes a point when saving alone may not be enough.Your money can have a job too.Investing is about putting some of your money to...[Read More]
Foreign property purchases fall as home buyer ban bites
26 August
Purchases of Australian property by overseas investors have plunged after the government announced a ban on foreigners buying Australian homes.The number of investment approvals fell by more than 22 per cent to 5284 in 2024/25, the Productivity...[Read More]
When interest rates move: Is your home loan still right for you?
20 August
For most Australians, a home mortgage is one of the biggest financial commitments they will ever make. Yet once the loan is established, it can be surprisingly easy to simply keep making the repayments without regularly asking whether the loan is...[Read More]
Investing through a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF)
20 August
A Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) offers individuals greater control over their retirement savings, allowing them to choose a variety of investment options. To maximise long-term returns and financial security, it is essential to understand the...[Read More]
Direct shares or managed funds: What is the difference?
6 August
Investing can take many forms, but two of the most common approaches are buying shares directly or investing through a managed fund. Both can provide exposure to investment markets, yet they differ in how they are owned, selected and...[Read More]