Take control of your cashflow with expert financial advice
1 May
Imagine feeling completely on top of your finances — knowing your money is working as hard for you as you work for it. A well-managed cashflow could be the key to achieving that feeling. Cashflow simply refers to the money coming in and going...[Read More]
Full steam ahead for cash rate cut as inflation settles
1 May
Interest rate relief could come within weeks after a higher than expected inflation print still fell within the Reserve Bank’s target range. Underlying inflation fell to 2.9 per cent in the year to March and headline inflation held steady at 2.4...[Read More]
Money, Meaning, and Mistakes: The Life and Financial Advice I’d Give My Younger Self
1 May
If I could sit down with my younger self and offer a heartfelt conversation, it would revolve around the two pillars of a well-lived life: financial wisdom and life perspective. It wouldn’t be a lecture, but more like quiet guidance—a few...[Read More]
Navigating a career change with financial confidence
1 May
Changing careers is a significant life decision, one that can bring excitement, new opportunities, and challenges. Whether you’re pursuing a long-held passion, seeking better work-life balance, or adapting to new life circumstances, the...[Read More]
Protecting your lifestyle
1 May
You work hard to build your lifestyle — and protecting it is just as important as creating it. Ensuring your way of life continues, even in the face of unexpected challenges, is a vital part of financial planning. Life is unpredictable. Illness,...[Read More]
7 practical ways to build a happy and rewarding life
1 May
In today’s fast-paced world, achieving happiness and a fulfilling life can sometimes feel just out of reach. But the truth is, living well doesn’t require perfection — it’s about consistent, intentional choices that support your mental,...[Read More]
The move to aged care: navigating a stressful and rushed transition
1 May
For many Australian families, the decision to move a parent or loved one into aged care often arrives suddenly—prompted by a health crisis, a fall, or the loss of a spouse. It’s a period marked by emotional strain, urgency, and confusion. The...[Read More]
Prices coming down as Coles keeps tabs on Trump tariffs
1 May
Prices on major products are beginning to fall at Coles as the supermarket giant keeps a close eye on any impacts of Donald Trump’s tariffs on products. Australia’s second largest supermarket chain on Wednesday unveiled a 3.7 per cent increase...[Read More]
Problem child no more: surprise rise in state rankings
1 May
Oft-derided as an economic basket case whose government had driven the state’s budget into a black hole, things are looking up for Victoria. Australia’s second-most populous province is the biggest surprise in CommSec’s latest State of the...[Read More]
Drivers could pay more tax after electric car U-turn
1 May
The cost of buying an electric vehicle could rise by thousands of dollars for some motorists if fringe benefits tax rules are changed after the election. Automotive groups warn drivers in outer metropolitan suburbs could be hit hardest by the...[Read More]
Students and hire staff pay for Labor election pledges
1 May
Hiking international student visa fees and trimming consultant spending are Labor’s plan to keep the budget in shape while splashing out on election sweeteners. An assurance by Treasurer Jim Chalmers that more than $7 billion in savings would...[Read More]
Aussies prompt politicians for real action on AI rules
1 May
Most Australians want regulations on the use of artificial intelligence and almost half fear unchecked use of the technology could impact relationships, a study has found. But mandatory AI guardrails have not been raised as an issue during the...[Read More]
Remote work saving time and money with benefits for all
30 April
Australians who work from home have cut their commutes while increasing their working hours and saving money. The COVID-19 pandemic forced those who could to set up home offices and work remotely as lockdowns were implemented across the world. Five...[Read More]
Is it down? Strict rules for telcos that suffer outages
30 April
Consumers must be told why their phone or internet service has been disconnected during major outages and when they can expect it to return under stricter telecommunication rules. Providers will also have to improve the way they deal with...[Read More]
Fraud warning from ‘gold squad’ as price hits new high
30 April
If a gold deal sounds too good to be true, it almost certainly is. As gold reaches the record price of more than $5300 an ounce, the Perth Mint and WA Police are warning buyers of an increase in counterfeit gold. Fake gold bars and coins are being...[Read More]