Exploring Australia on a budget: family-friendly destinations and ideas
12 September
Australia is a country of breathtaking natural beauty, rich history, and diverse landscapes, offering an endless array of family-friendly travel destinations. While the Land Down Under is known for its expansive wilderness and coastal charm,...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 6/09/24
12 September
Economic data over the week was mixed, but mostly in line with softening, but not collapsing economic activity. Markets were waiting for the official US August non-farm which came out on Friday as a guide to whether the Fed will be cutting by 25...[Read More]
Foreign student cap will lower living standards: unis
11 September
Australians will suffer a lower standard of living if the government goes ahead with its proposed cap on international student numbers, the nation’s universities have warned. In a broadside against both sides of politics, Universities Australia...[Read More]
Puppy love for pollies aims to lick standards dilemma
11 September
Parliament has gone to the dogs. A pack of seeing eye dogs took to Australia’s political capital on Monday as part of Vision Australia’s call to create a national standard for assistance animals. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese received a kiss...[Read More]
Living a Life Without Regrets: Wisdom from Nine Decades
5 September
Over nine decades, valuable lessons that offer guidance for living a life with minimal regrets have been learned. These insights emphasise embracing life’s imperfections, staying true to oneself, and finding joy in everyday moments. One core...[Read More]
Spoiling Your Dad this Father’s Day
29 August
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and dads love nothing more than being spoiled and surrounded by family. To make this Father’s Day extra special, here are ten thoughtful ideas to show your dad how much he means to you. Musical...[Read More]
Thriving in Retirement: A Blueprint for Lasting Health and Happiness.
29 August
Preparing for retirement involves more than just financial planning; maintaining your mental and physical fitness is crucial to enjoying a long and fulfilling post-work life. Here are ten top tips to help you prepare: Stay Physically...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update
29 August
The swerve in market attention from recession risks and volatility just a few weeks ago back to hopes for a soft landing shows how fast and fickle financial markets can be! The focus was on central bank communication this week, in anticipation of...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – Will house prices crash? And what’s needed to fix housing affordability
29 August
Key points – Predictions of an Australian house price crash create lots of interest but have been a dime a dozen over the last 20 yrs. – However, there is more to the surge in property prices than easy money with a supply shortfall being the...[Read More]
Funding boost to help protect Aussies from disasters
29 August
People in WA’s Kimberley region will be better prepared for cyclones under a multi-government funding plan to boost Australia’s disaster defences. More than 160 projects will share in $387 million from the second round of Disaster Ready Fund...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – Why super and growth assets like shares really are long term investments
22 August
Key points – While growth assets like shares go through bouts of short-term underperformance versus bonds and cash, they provide superior long-term returns. So, it makes sense that superannuation has a high exposure to them. – The best approach...[Read More]
‘Let me out’: Aussies need help with subscription traps
21 August
Many Australians are paying for a subscription they no longer need simply because they find it too difficult to cancel, a report has found. The Consumer Policy Research Centre has revealed one-in-10 Aussies are stuck with something they don’t want...[Read More]
Crafting a Happy Retirement: Personalised Planning and Essential Tips for a Fulfilling Future
15 August
A happy retirement is a deeply personal and varied concept, reflecting the diverse aspirations, values, and lifestyle preferences of individuals. For some, retirement might mean the freedom to travel the world and explore new cultures and...[Read More]
Some strategies for coping with redundancy
15 August
Here are some strategies to look after your mental health during this period: Know Your Rights: Familiarise yourself with the employment laws in your country to understand your rights as a redundant employee. Ensure that you are not being...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 9/8/24
15 August
Following a bad start to the week on worries about a US recession made worse by investors rushing to unwind risky positions in response including Yen carry trades, shares then clawed back their losses helped by better-than-expected US economic data...[Read More]