From conversation to collaboration: How your relationship with a financial planner evolves
6 November
Financial planning is more than numbers, spreadsheets, and investment returns — it’s about people. It begins with a conversation about your goals, dreams, and challenges, and often grows into one of the most trusted partnerships in your...[Read More]
Superannuation: teaching the next generation to value their future wealth
6 November
Superannuation is one of the most powerful tools Australians have to build long-term financial security.Â
Yet, for many young people, it remains out of sight and out of mind. They may see it as something for “future them” to worry about — a...[Read More]
Jump in forecast inflation clouds interest rate hopes
5 November
The Reserve Bank has drastically lifted inflation forecasts after admitting its last estimate was off the mark, likely ruling out rate cuts until late 2026 at the earliest.
Released as its monetary policy board held interest rates steady on Tuesday,...[Read More]
The worrying trend that could put an end to rate cuts
5 November
In the shock inflation print that scared the Reserve Bank off cutting interest rates at its latest meeting, two items gave governor Michele Bullock particular cause for concern.
After the central bank kept the cash rate steady at 3.6 per cent on...[Read More]
Tapped out: cash advocates suss on mandate plan
5 November
When a power outage struck on one of Mitta Mitta Brewing Company’s busiest days of the year, three things kept the family-run business ticking over.
Wood for the pizza oven, gas in the barbecue and beer lines, and cash in customers’...[Read More]
Borrowers denied cup day rate cut in odds-on decision – RBA leaves the cash rate at 3.6 per cent
4 November
The Reserve Bank of Australia has held interest rates steady after a surprise surge in inflation potentially spelled the end of the cutting cycle.
Borrowers now face the possibility of the central bank’s next move being up rather than down, after...[Read More]
Volatility and the value of time in the market
30 October
Market volatility is a normal — and often uncomfortable — part of investing. Share prices rise and fall in response to economic data, company earnings, geopolitical events, and investor sentiment.Â
When markets swing sharply, it can tempt even...[Read More]
Top five fears of small business owners and how an accountant can provide solutions
30 October
Starting and running a small business is both rewarding and challenging. While the independence and potential for growth are appealing, small business owners often face numerous fears that can keep them up at night.Â
From financial instability to...[Read More]
Empowering women to take control of their wealth and future
30 October
Navigating the complexities of personal finance is essential for anyone looking to secure their financial future, make sound investment choices, manage debt effectively, and plan for eventualities.Â
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This is particularly crucial in the context of...[Read More]
How to align your money with your values: Ethical investing
30 October
In today’s world, more investors are seeking not only financial returns but also alignment between their money and their values. This approach, known as ethical investing, is about choosing investments that consider environmental, social, and...[Read More]
Pre-Christmas rate relief dashed after inflation spike
29 October
Home owners are unlikely to receive further relief on interest rates for the rest of the year after a surge in inflation.
The latest figures showed headline inflation for the September quarter rose from 2.1 per cent to 3.2 per cent.
It was the first...[Read More]
What’s driving inflation spike as rate cut hopes dive
29 October
Underlying inflation is growing for the first time since December 2022, with chances of a mortgage payment-easing interest rate cut next week all but gone.
NEW INFLATION RATES
* The consumer price index rose 1.3 per cent in the September 2025...[Read More]
Governor takes aim at tax barrier to economic mobility
29 October
An age-old tax keeping empty nesters in huge homes while young families squeeze into apartments has drawn renewed ire from a frequent critic.
Successive Reserve Bank governors have criticised stamp duty, the tax paid on property purchases.
“My...[Read More]
Pending crypto rules already benefiting Aussie industry
29 October
The Albanese government’s new crypto rules aren’t even in effect yet, but the clarity they promise is already benefiting the industry.
Former NAB executive Kate Cooper, who now leads Australian operations for global crypto exchange OKX, says...[Read More]
Review your superannuation and insurance before the new year
23 October
Start 2026 with financial clarity and confidence
As the year draws to a close, many of us begin thinking about new year resolutions — getting fit, saving more, or making better lifestyle choices. But before you launch into your 2026 goals,...[Read More]
