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2025-2026 Federal Budget Analysis
Treasurer aims to “rebuild living standards” Much of the 2025 Federal Budget was already known, after a volley of pre-election spruiking for votes. But Treasurer Jim Chalmers had one surprise...
Turbocharge your Super before 30 June
More than half of us set a new financial goal at the beginning of 2025, according to ASIC’s Moneysmart website. While most financial goals include saving money and paying down...
Market Movements & Economic Review – March 2025
Stay up to date with what's happened in the Australian economy and markets over the past month. The RBA dropped the cash rate to 4.10%, the first reduction since November...
Autumn 2025
As we say goodbye to the heat of summer, we can look forward to enjoying the cooler days ahead. Along with the drop in temperature, the RBA brought much relief...
Navigating turbulent times in the share market
As investors grapple with uncertainty, keeping a cool head has never been more important. “Time in the market, not timing the market" is a popular investment philosophy that emphasises the...
Successfully Navigation Uncertain Times – 2024 Year in Review
The many unpredictable events of 2024 could easily have been disastrous for investment markets. Instead, we saw remarkable resilience and growth despite occasional volatility as investors reacted to the extraordinary...
December 2024 – Market Movements & Economic Review
Stay up to date with what's happened in the Australian economy and markets over the past month. While headline inflation eased to 2.8% in the September quarter, the RBA appears...
Is a retirement village right for you?
The retirement living sector is growing rapidly in Australia as the population ages and demand increases for a spot in a retirement village. For many people, the idea of having...
Summer 2024
Welcome to summer and, for many, an active season with last-minute tasks and celebrations with family and friends. We take this opportunity to wish you and your family a joy-filled...
November 2024
It’s the last month of Spring and with summer on the way and many already planning for Christmas and holidays, it might be a busy month. Interest rates are expected...
Super vs Property – What works for retirement income?
There is no debate that Australians love investing in property. The value of Australian residential real estate at the end of August 2024 was an estimated $10.95 trillion.i Some love...
RBA Update – Interest Rates are on Hold
At its latest meeting, the Reserve Bank Board announced it was leaving the cash rate at 4.35 per cent. Please click here to view the Statement by Michele Bullock, Governor: Monetary Policy...
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