Financial wellbeing is a gift worth giving yourself
The festive season is a time of joy and celebration but, for some, it can also lead to a financial hangover in the New Year.
12th December 2023
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The RBA leaves rates on hold – have we finally reached the top?
Introduction At its December meeting the RBA left the cash rate on hold at 4.35%. This was in line with our own view & that
7th December 2023
Market movements & review video – December 2023
Stay up to date with what’s happened in markets and the Australian economy over the past month. Consumer prices eased by more than expected in
5th December 2023
Five reasons to expect the $A to rise – providing recession is avoided
Introduction Changes in the value of the Australian dollar are important for Australian investors as they directly impact the value of international investments and indirectly
28th November 2023
3 easy ways to manage your money this festive season
Christmas is a time for giving and it’s so easy to get caught up in the joys of the festive season and lose track of
28th November 2023
Nine key things for successful investing
Introduction There is an ever-present worry list surrounding investment markets – usually involving some combination of concerns about economic activity, inflation, profits, interest rates, politics,
20th November 2023
Returning to work after retirement
Employers are desperate for workers and cost of living pressures are making it tough to live on a pension. That’s a perfect mix of conditions
13th November 2023
Spark up your life and others by being a connector
We all know them. The people who seem to know everyone and effortlessly make connections within their network. While it’s wonderful to know a ‘connector’,
6th November 2023
Aged care challenges in the home
Aging at home with government-subsidised funding is made possible through the Home Care Packages program. However, a crackdown on what the funds can be used
1st November 2023
Australian home prices up on supply shortfall, but at risk from high rates
Introduction The big surprise in the Australian housing market last year was how quickly home prices fell with RBA rate hikes. But the big surprise
1st November 2023
Five constraints on medium term investment returns
Introduction Starting in the early 1980s investment returns were spectacularly strong. Sure there were bumps along the way like the 1987 share crash, but Australian
24th October 2023
When enough is never enough
How much is enough? It’s a good question. Our relationship with our finances can be a tricky one. Everyone has a different idea of how
10th October 2023