Life insurance considerations for small business owners
9 July
For many small business owners, the business is more than a job. It may be the main source of household income, a major family asset, a retirement plan, and something employees and customers rely on every day. That is why life insurance should...[Read More]
How to teach your kids about investment
9 July
As a parent, you want what’s best for your children. This is why you teach them about cleanliness, health, nutrition, good behaviour, the value of education and so on. But how come very few parents take the time to teach their kids about...[Read More]
Inflation-fuelling supply shocks under RBA microscope
9 July
Expect to hear more from the Reserve Bank as it grapples with how to navigate a world punctuated by more frequent supply shocks due to heightened geopolitical tensions and climate change. With shocks like the Middle East oil crisis and Donald...[Read More]
Family affair: investor tax changes spawn new tactics
9 July
A 1950s red brick walk-up in southwest Brisbane is a window into how the federal budget is reshaping the property market. Marketed as “the ultimate set-up for multi-generational living”, the three-unit apartment block in Oxley has bucked the...[Read More]
Super funds defy global upheaval to deliver big gains
9 July
In a lacklustre year for Australian equities, superannuation funds have provided a bright spot for those members securing double-digit returns. The financial year began with residual worries about US tariffs, with the US-Israeli war with Iran...[Read More]
Longest stretch of weak growth since 1990s forecast
9 July
Australia’s economy is set to grow below two per cent for the longest period since the early 1990s, exposing a malaise long masked by population growth, a report has warned. Rarely has the economics advisory group adopted such a downbeat...[Read More]
Tax time tips for small business success
9 July
Assistant Commissioner, Angela Allen, shares practical tips to help your small business stay on track this tax time. Tax time can come around quickly when you’re busy running a growing business, but a little preparation now can make a big...[Read More]
Location set for Australia’s first gas-free steel mill
8 July
Australia’s first new steel mill in three decades will be unlike any before it. Run entirely on electricity, the Greensteel Australia factory to be built in the NSW Hunter region will make steel that’s low emissions and unencumbered by fossil...[Read More]
Why people avoid financial advice—and three reasons they shouldn’t
2 July
Most people want to feel financially secure. They want to manage their household expenses, build savings, make the most of their superannuation and eventually enjoy a lifestyle of choice. Yet many Australians delay speaking with a Financial Adviser,...[Read More]
Payday Super starts 1 July 2026: What employers and employees need to know
2 July
Payday Super is now here, and it changes the way employers manage superannuation payments. From 1 July 2026, employers are required to pay employee superannuation guarantee contributions in line with their regular pay cycle, rather than relying...[Read More]
The first money conversations every couple should have
2 July
Getting married or moving in together is an exciting step. It is about love, commitment, shared plans and building a life together. But it is also a time when two financial worlds often come together. Different spending habits, savings goals, debts,...[Read More]
Aged care conversations every family should have
2 July
Aged care is one of the most emotional and important topics a family will ever face. It often involves three generations: ageing parents, adult children, siblings, partners, and sometimes grandchildren who are deeply connected to the person needing...[Read More]
Understanding your legal obligations when selling or winding down a business
2 July
Selling a business or bringing it to an end can be a major financial and emotional decision. Whether you operate as a sole trader, partnership or company, closing the doors is only one part of the process. Contracts, employees, debts, registrations,...[Read More]
Understanding life insurance for individuals and business owners
2 July
Life insurance is an important part of protecting the lifestyle, financial security and future plans of individuals, families and business owners. While nobody likes to think about becoming seriously ill, suffering an injury or passing away...[Read More]
Weak housing market could imperil Australia’s economy
2 July
The Reserve Bank is worried Australia’s economy could be weakened by a housing market slowdown accelerated by the federal budget, a readout of its last interest rates meeting shows. The central bank’s monetary policy board voted unanimously to...[Read More]