Investing
ACCC probe to ensure savers get fair deal
11 January
The consumer watchdog has been asked to look into interest rates for savers amid concern banks aren’t offering their customers a fair deal. Treasurer Jim Chalmers urged the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to investigate the matter,...[Read More]
Earnings, yield to drive returns in 2023
4 January
It’s been a tough year for most equities and investors will likely have to accept lower returns in 2023 – but Australia will still likely outperform its global peers, according to a boutique fund manager. SG Hiscock portfolio manager Hamish...[Read More]
Tips To Future-Proof Your Family Finances
21 December
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...[Read More]
The fundamentals of financial responsibility
8 December
Financial responsibility refers to the practice of handling money and other assets in a way that is in your (as the owner of the assets) or your family’s best interest. Being financially responsible entails a certain level of proficiency in...[Read More]
Super funds eye housing incentives
23 November
Industry superannuation funds have welcomed the Labor government’s proposed sweeteners for affordable housing as a step in the right direction. In the lead up to the October budget, the government pledged to spur more private sector investment in...[Read More]
Teaching kids about money at every age
30 November
Teaching Kids About Money to Cultivate Good Financial Habits It’s every parent’s dream to secure their children’s future. Of course, not everyone has the wealth required to do this, and the next best thing you could do as a parent is to teach...[Read More]
Most common financial mistakes
30 November
The 5 Most Common Financial Mistakes It’s easy to make mistakes with money, especially if you’re unaware of how dire the consequences of your actions could be. Here, we’ll look at some of the most common financial mistakes people commit that...[Read More]
Why Should You Start Setting Financial Goals?
16 November
Saving a few dollars today can add up to a lot of money later on – cash that you can use to start investing, pay off your debt repayment, or save for retirement. But to ensure you have a clear direction and achieve what you want, you need to start...[Read More]
PM reaffirms no change to tax cut policy
12 October
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has defended the Albanese government’s position on the stage three tax cuts, saying it hasn’t gone back on its promise. Mr Marles said while the government was openly discussing the pressures placed on the...[Read More]
3 tips to retire comfortably
5 October
Whether you’re planning to retire soon or have another 10 years or so before you actually do, you want to be prepared when the time comes. After all, having enough money to live a happy, comfortable retirement is essential. But how much is...[Read More]