Kicking bad habits and establishing good ones
10 July
Effective lifestyle planning is crucial for personal growth and achieving long-term wellness. Whether your goal is to quit a bad habit, build a new positive one, or maintain consistency, developing a structured approach can make a significant...[Read More]
Making the most of your FIFO years: 10 tips for money and life
10 July
Working Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) can be a golden opportunity to fast-track your financial future and build a life with purpose—if managed wisely. Whether you’re doing it for a few years to get ahead or making a long-term career out of it, the...[Read More]
The importance of seeking advice for legal issues
10 July
Legal issues are an inevitable part of life. Whether you’re dealing with property transactions, employment disputes, family matters, or financial concerns, navigating the complexities of the legal system can be daunting. While the specifics of...[Read More]
Ways to manage your mortgage and avoid defaulting on your loan
10 July
Owning a home is a significant milestone. However, the financial responsibility of mortgage repayments can be daunting for some homeowners. In times of financial difficulty, it’s essential to find ways to manage your mortgage and avoid defaulting...[Read More]
Strategies for adult children moving out of home and overcoming the cost of living
10 July
The rising cost of living has become a significant challenge for adult children living at home and aspiring to move out. In many parts of the world, particularly in Australia, the cost of housing, groceries, transportation, and utilities has...[Read More]
Oliver’s Insights 2024-25 saw strong investment returns yet again – but is it sustainable?
10 July
Key points While recession fears, worries about US tariffs and war with Iran resulted in volatility, 2024-25 saw another financial year of strong returns helped by central bank rate cuts, economic conditions proving better than feared, and as...[Read More]
Rates hold call cuts deep but bank governor offers hope
10 July
Borrowers have missed out on another interest rate cut – for now – as the Reserve Bank of Australia waits for more proof inflation has been beaten. But further repayment relief should be on the horizon, with Governor Michele Bullock confirming...[Read More]
Older Aussies back increased superannuation tax
10 July
Most older Australians support increasing taxes on high superannuation balances. The federal government is controversially hoping to lift taxes on super balances above $3 million from 15 per cent to 30 per cent in a move predicted to impact about...[Read More]
Slow rate of cuts puts squeeze on business, households
10 July
A wait of at least five weeks until further interest rate relief is expected to keep the pressure on retailers and other consumer-facing businesses keen for spending to pick up. In a move that caught markets and most economists by surprise, the...[Read More]
‘Not all bad news’: the Aussie upside of Trump tariffs
10 July
Consumers could benefit from lower interest rates and cheaper goods after Donald Trump announced increased tariffs on two of Australia’s biggest trading partners. The US president has brought in 25 per cent tariffs on goods from Japan and Korea,...[Read More]
Australia must ‘throw everything’ at climate summit
10 July
Leaders need to “throw everything” at winning Australia’s bid to host a key climate summit as the nation finds itself in a global race to net zero. Australia has teamed up with the Pacific in a proposal to jointly host the 2026 United Nations...[Read More]
PM puts lid on GST hikes, pledges boost for business
10 July
The prime minister has trimmed expectations Australia’s goods and services tax could be raised as part of a suite of changes that includes lower income taxes. While he did not want to rule any policy changes in or out of the government’s...[Read More]
Power up: boost for roadside electric vehicle chargers
9 July
Recharging electric cars by the side of the road is expected to become easier in one state after a $5 million investment designed to spark more vehicle adoption. The NSW government plans to add another 549 car-charging facilities in 130 suburbs over...[Read More]
Beyond carbon: big four banks urged to capture more gas
9 July
Australia’s big four banks are being urged to take greater action against climate change after a study found none were specifically identifying emissions of a major greenhouse gas. The banks’ failure to single out methane emissions could...[Read More]
Retail sales rebound as interest rate call looms
3 July
Retail sales rebounded as cooler temperatures sent Australian consumers flocking back to the shops in search of winter apparel. Household spending has been subdued to start the year but retail turnover rose 0.2 per cent in May, the Australian Bureau...[Read More]