Tax time: why planning and professional advice matter
21 August
As we move into another financial year, many people view tax as a once-a-year obligation â gather receipts, lodge a return, and move on. But the reality is that effective tax planning is a year-round process, and it can make a significant...[Read More]
How to manage rising business insurance costs and why itâs increasing
21 August
As a business owner, managing rising costs is a pressing challenge, and increasing business insurance premiums may be part of the equation. Understanding the factors driving these increases and seeking advice from your insurance adviser can help...[Read More]
Compound interest is often described as the âeighth wonder of the world
28 August
Financial freedom is not about luck or sudden windfallsâitâs about disciplined choices, consistency, and time. Among the most powerful strategies to achieve lasting financial security is starting to save and invest early. The earlier you begin,...[Read More]
Helping someone whoâs being scammed [SCAM Awareness week 25-29 August]
28 August
Scams are often designed to trap people in a cycle of trust, pressure, and deceit. When someone you care about is caught up in one, they may not realise whatâs happening until itâs too late. You can play an important role in protecting them...[Read More]
SCAMWATCH: How to Spot and Avoid Scams
28 August
Scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and they work because they often appear legitimate. Scammers tend to strike when you least expect itâwhen youâre busy, distracted, or under pressure to make quick decisions. By blending in with...[Read More]
Wellbeing in the Modern World: Why Balance Matters More Than Ever
27 August
In todayâs fast-paced world, where stress, technology, and constant demands shape our daily lives, the idea of wellbeing has never been more important. More than just good health, wellbeing is about finding balanceâphysically, mentally, and...[Read More]
New Workplace Reforms: Balancing Flexibility, Fairness and Work-Life Boundaries
27 August
Workplace rights and obligations continue to evolve, with new measures aimed at improving the balance between work and personal life, and clarifying pathways from casual to permanent employment. Two major changes recently came into effect for small...[Read More]
Unexpected inflation spike dampens rate cut hopes
27 August
Unexpected inflation spike dampens rate cut hopes Traders have scaled back their hopes for a second straight Reserve Bank rate cut after inflation unexpectedly surged in July. The monthly consumer price index skyrocketed from 1.9 per cent to 2.8 per...[Read More]
Pause on new regulations to fast track building homes: A win-win roadmap to better housing supply
27 August
A pause in updating rules as part of national construction standards will give builders âroom to breathe,â the housing minister says. A suite of measures brought out following the productivity roundtable to boost the number of homes being built...[Read More]
Scam Awareness Week 25-29 August: Whatâs it all about, how can we help?
27 August
Anyone can be scammed, but together we can fight back In 2024, Australians recorded a combined loss of $2.03 billion to scams. While this is 25.9% less than the previous year, the impact of scams is still devastating to many Australians. This Scams...[Read More]
Tax perks on super for retirees âdeservedâ: treasurer
27 August
Retirees still deserve concessional treatment on their superannuation, the treasurer says, despite mounting calls for an overhaul of the tax system. Jim Chalmers said fairness for younger generations needed to be considered as part of any change to...[Read More]
âItâs crunch timeâ: productivity puzzle must be solved to help young Australians
27 August
Itâs âcrunch timeâ for the Australian economy. Young Australians face the prospect of being the first generation to be worse off than their parents and Treasurer Jim Chalmersâ economic roundtable is crucial to ensuring that doesnât happen....[Read More]
3 Helpful tips to grow your superannuation
21 August
Retirement is a period most people eagerly anticipate. Itâs that wonderful stage of life when you can finally unwind and spend your time as you please. You can even spend retirement focusing on the businesses youâve been planning and have put...[Read More]
How retirees are funding adventure and staying active on the road
21 August
After years of dedicated work, countless hours spent behind a desk, or on the road, retirement for many Australians marks the beginning of a new chapter. Â No longer tied to the clock, retirees have the freedom to explore, create memories, and seek...[Read More]
The way to happiness and success in both life and work
21 August
Happiness and success are deeply intertwined but arenât always the result of material gains or high-status positions. Instead, a fulfilling life and career stem from aligning your values, passions, and actions in ways that promote well-being and...[Read More]