Aged care made simple: what you need to know Navigating aged care can be quite a challenge, especially with the new rules that come into effect on November 1, 2025. If you were already in the system before entering care, you might still be eligible for the old rules to continue. It sounds complex because … Read more
Sharemarkets continued to make headlines in the 2024-25 financial year but the best performers for investors seeking high returns broadened to include a much wider range of investment types. Investors looking for strong returns were able to find them in a growing number of investment categories over the 2024-25 financial year as several investment types … Read more
It’s exciting to get a pay rise and when you’ve earned it, you often feel like it’s a deserved reward to treat yourself with, but used in the right way it can also help you build towards a more financially fulfilling future. Typically, the more people earn the more they spend which is often unfulfilling … Read more
Supporting your adult children or grandchildren in purchasing their first property can be a fulfilling way to help them achieve financial independence. However, it’s crucial to ensure your own retirement savings remain secure. Here are some strategies to help your loved ones get onto the property ladder without compromising your financial future. Financial strategies Guarantor … Read more
New babies are a wonderful addition to your life. Planning ahead for parenthood can help you give your growing brood the best of everything. The costs of raising a child Children don’t stay small for long and the costs you face in the early days, like nappies, bouncers and prams, can pale into comparison with … Read more
In today’s world, we manage a significant part of our lives through emails. We use them to communicate with friends, family and colleagues. We also use email to sign up for online accounts and services. Checking and managing your emails may seem like a mundane and repetitive task. But if you don’t stay vigilant, someone … Read more
In short: The Reserve Bank cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in August to 3.6 per cent, after July’s shock ‘on hold’ decision. The average owner-occupier with a $750,000 mortgage as of February will see their minimum monthly repayment fall $111 if their bank passes on the cut, taking the cumulative reduction this year … Read more
Protecting retirement income from inflation The fall in inflation from multi decade highs is good news for the Australian economy. Many retirees are struggling to manage their cost of living because of the cumulative impact inflation has had on their financial position. Looking forward, retirees need a portfolio that is protected from inflation risks so … Read more
The amount of super you need to support your retirement will depend on what kind of lifestyle you’re hoping to enjoy and how much income you’ll be earning in addition to your super savings. Income from the Age Pension, part-time work and other financial investments will affect the amount of super you need to retire … Read more
Australian housing values rose another 0.6% in June, marking a fifth straight month of growth since conditions flattened out through the end of last year. Demonstrating the broad based nature of the upswing, monthly gains were recorded across almost every broad region of Australia, with Hobart the only region to see a month on month … Read more