5 simple lessons to motivate kids to save

10 September

Building strong money habits early can set children up for a lifetime of smart financial decisions. It all starts with simple lessons in saving, spending, and valuing what matters most.Top 5 tips to motivate kids to save Help Them Set a Clear...[Read More]

From cashflow to wealth: How understanding your money changes everything

3 September

Money is something we use every day, yet many people go through life without ever developing a clear understanding of how it actually flows through their household.Income comes in, expenses go out, bills are paid and, hopefully, something is left...[Read More]

Taxation, cash flow and the value of good accounting advice

27 August

For many business owners, profit is the headline number. But in day-to-day business, cash flow is often what keeps the doors open.A business can be profitable on paper and still experience financial pressure if customers are slow to pay, tax...[Read More]

Investing through a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF)

20 August

A Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) offers individuals greater control over their retirement savings, allowing them to choose a variety of investment options.    To maximise long-term returns and financial security, it is essential to understand the...[Read More]

Retirement savings to be ‘decimated’ under early access

20 August

Workers being able to access their superannuation early would destroy their retirement earnings, the treasurer has warned, following calls by Pauline Hanson.The One Nation leader has called for a relaxation of rules that would allow people to...[Read More]

Shoddy bank record-keeping hits savers as scammers lurk

30 July

Systemic shoddy record-keeping at big banks is risking the savings of Australians trying to benefit from a safe investment strategy.The financial regulator issued the warning around mortgage offset accounts, which are marketed to borrowers as a way...[Read More]

The new financial year has begun: What are your numbers really telling you?

9 July

Once tax time has passed, many small business owners breathe a sigh of relief and move on. But the start of a new financial year is actually one of the best times to pause, review your numbers, and ask: what did last year really show us?Your...[Read More]

Tax cuts, pay rises and text message changes on the way

2 July

WHAT IS CHANGING ON JULY 1?* About 2.7 million workers on award wages will get a 4.75 per cent pay bump, while workers on the minimum wage will get a six per cent pay rise, following a Fair Work Commission decision* Workers will also receive super...[Read More]

Top 5 tips to help you take control of your finances

23 July

Saving money isn’t just about cutting out coffee or chasing every bargain. It’s about creating a plan that works for your lifestyle and future goals. Whether you’re starting from scratch or building a nest egg for something big — a...[Read More]

3 tips to secure your family finances

6 August

If there’s anything people learned from the recessions and global crises of recent past, it’s that no one is immune to economic upheavals.Even middle to upper-class families are at the mercy of their finances when misfortune strikes. This can...[Read More]

Saver or Investor? Understanding when your money needs to work harder

13 August

Most of us begin our financial lives as savers.Our first money goals are usually simple: put something aside for a holiday, build a deposit for a car, create an emergency buffer or save towards a home. Saving provides something enormously valuable...[Read More]