Legal support for the elderly: a vital resource for aging with dignity
12 December
As individuals age, they face unique legal challenges that can impact their quality of life, independence, and financial security. Elder law, an emerging area of legal practice, is dedicated to addressing these challenges and providing tailored...[Read More]
Rising business insurance costs: why it happens and how to manage it
12 December
As a business owner, managing rising costs is a pressing challenge, and increasing business insurance premiums may be part of the equation. Understanding the factors driving these increases and seeking advice from your insurance adviser can help...[Read More]
How to thrive despite high inflation
12 December
The cost of living continues to rise, and many are feeling the pinch. However, there are ways to navigate and adapt to this challenging financial landscape. If you’re looking for practical solutions and workarounds to help you tackle higher...[Read More]
Rethinking wealth: beyond money
12 December
In today’s society, the notion of wealth extends beyond financial resources. As individuals seek a more balanced and fulfilling life, the concept of wealth has evolved to encompass various factors such as education, healthcare, job satisfaction,...[Read More]
How to plan for retirement in the modern world
12 December
To prepare for retirement, there’s forced savings in the form of social security, such as superannuation. Other options to arrange for a secure financial future are savings in the bank, investments and insurance. These days, preparing for...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – Goldilocks stayed for 2024, but what’s in store for investors in 2025?
12 December
Key points – The key themes for 2024 were: better than feared growth; global divergence; more disinflation; falling interest rates but with Australia lagging; and more geopolitical threats but not as bad as feared. As in 2023, returns were...[Read More]
Young families bear the brunt of cost-of-living crisis
12 December
Expenses for families with a child aged younger than five are 27 per cent higher than in 2021, according to research that shows they are suffering most from the cost-of-living crisis. While headline inflation has fallen to 2.8 per cent, daily...[Read More]
Tax on large withdrawals floated to future-proof super
12 December
Retirees might be more inclined to use super for its intended purpose – income for retirement – under a proposal to tax oversized withdrawals. Four actuaries have waded into the ever-contentious tax debate with a discussion paper thrashing out...[Read More]
Red tape cut for business but taxes stuck fast
12 December
Businesses can look forward to less red tape as a state government prepares to axe half its regulators, but they shouldn’t hold their breath for tax changes. The plan, which could save businesses $500 million over five years, was launched as part...[Read More]
Wanted: one million Aussies, Kiwis to learn AI skills
12 December
One million Australians and New Zealanders will be offered AI training over the next two years in a campaign to encourage the workforce to use the technology, and, in some cases, help workers keep their jobs. Microsoft announced its national...[Read More]
Voters urged to be vigilant about AI disinformation
12 December
Voters are being warned to be vigilant about the growth of artificial intelligence-enabled political content on social media before the next federal election. The Australian Electoral Commission has warned AI-generated disinformation content, such...[Read More]
Carer, student, youth support payments set to grow
12 December
More than one million Australians will soon receive a hip-pocket bump as their support payments increase. From January 1, payments for young people, students, carers and others will be indexed to keep up with inflation. Jobseekers, students,...[Read More]
The land of nod: exhausted Aussies sleeping on the job
12 December
Australians are so exhausted they’ve become less productive at work, chucking sickies or having a surreptitious nap on the job, according to new sleep data. Fifteen per cent of workers have admitted to taking a sneaky nap at work, while 30 per...[Read More]
Grocery giants ‘throw shoppers a bone’ for Christmas
11 December
Home cooks looking for a Christmas lamb should head to the major supermarkets to get the best bang for their buck, but Aldi remains the best value choice for the rest of their grocery list. An average basket of 14 common household items cost $50.63...[Read More]
Thousands of families in line for cheaper childcare
11 December
Families will be guaranteed three subsidised days of childcare while $1 billion will go towards expanding quality and access as Labor sharpens its election pitch. If Labor is re-elected, families earning less than $530,000 will qualify for the...[Read More]