Understanding and managing your cashflow with expert financial advice
9 April
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]
Surcharge fees no more, but will consumers save a buck?
1 April
WHAT’S CHANGING
* Surcharges costing consumers $1.6 billion a year will be removed on EFTPOS, Mastercard and Visa card transactions
* The cap on interchange fees paid by businesses will be lowered, forecast to save them $910 million a year and...[Read More]
Fuel pain to last longer despite tax cut kicking in
1 April
Motorists will need to wait longer for cheaper fuel as a tax cut might take weeks to start flowing through the bowser, as Labor resists turning to fuel rationing to shore up supply.
The federal government’s halving of the fuel tax will begin on...[Read More]
Fuel relief may not be enough to help stressed budgets
1 April
Households already under pressure from higher interest rates will still face a cost wall of elevated fuel prices, despite government efforts to take some of the heat out.
Two of Australia’s biggest banks have recorded spikes in spending at petrol...[Read More]
‘Unfair’ subscription traps to be banned in new rules
1 April
Unfair trading practices such as subscription traps and drip pricing will be banned under reforms designed to bolster protections for consumers.
The Albanese government introduced laws to parliament on Wednesday to put an end to tactics used by...[Read More]
Cashflow under pressure: Smarter ways to save on fuel, food and electricity
26 March
With the rising cost of living continuing to impact households across Australia, managing your cashflow has never been more important.
Fuel, food and electricity costs are three of the biggest pressures on the weekly budget. While these expenses...[Read More]
Working Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) can be a golden opportunity: 10 tips for money and life
12 March
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]
A glass half full approach to wellbeing
12 March
Wellbeing isn’t just about feeling happy all the time—it’s about developing resilience, security, and a positive outlook on life. A “glass half full” approach to wellbeing encourages focusing on progress rather than perfection, recognising...[Read More]
‘Significant spikes’: servos to face huge gouging fines
11 March
Service stations deliberately price gouging customers due to the Middle East war will face harsher penalties, as the federal government acknowledges panic buying has led to shortages in regional areas.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said penalties would be...[Read More]
Aussies tapping more credit as arrears value swells
25 February
Australians have leaned into debt ahead of the central bank’s pivot to hike interest rates, with applications for mortgages and credit cards doubling in the recent quarter.
Mortgage credit demand grew 12.3 per cent, while credit card applications...[Read More]
Asking for a pay rise: How to prepare for the conversation that matters
19 February
For many professionals, the annual performance review is both an opportunity and a source of anxiety—especially when it comes to discussing remuneration. Asking for a pay rise can feel uncomfortable, even risky. Yet when approached thoughtfully...[Read More]
Why tax planning works best when it’s not left until June
19 February
Tax tends to become a priority when deadlines are close — but the best tax outcomes are usually supported by decisions made throughout the year.
For individuals and business owners alike, proactive tax planning can reduce last-minute stress,...[Read More]
Money, meaning, and mistakes: The advice I’d give my younger self
19 February
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]
Why revisiting your home loan could be one of the smartest financial moves you make
5 February
For many Australians, a home loan is the largest financial commitment they will ever take on. Yet once the paperwork is signed and the keys are handed over, that loan often gets filed away and forgotten. Life, however, doesn’t stand still. Your...[Read More]
‘Struggling in silence’: Aussies’ shame driving up debt
21 January
“I feel like I am a vampire pulling the blood, the money, from the machines. But then I realised – the machines are the vampires pulling the blood from me.”
These are the words Carol, a 58-year-old single mother from Queensland, wrote in her...[Read More]
