Why Financial Security is Paramount for a Satisfying Retirement
30 November
Retirement is often idealised as a carefree chapter in life, where one can indulge in long-postponed hobbies, travel, and quality time with loved ones. However, the idyllic vision of retirement is predicated on a foundation of financial stability....[Read More]
20 investment mistakes to be aware of
30 November
Investment, a field where even the most astute can stumble, is rife with potential missteps. However, these errors often serve as valuable learning experiences, offering insights for crafting more robust investment strategies. 20 investment mistakes...[Read More]
Tips for a meaningful Christmas
30 November
Creating a Christmas filled with genuine warmth and joy often seems like a daunting task amidst the hustle of holiday preparations. The season of cheer can quickly turn into a flurry of stress, leaving many of us more relieved than regretful when...[Read More]
Protect your home against dry weather threats
30 November
Protecting homes from dry weather threats, such as bushfires, requires proactive measures and preparedness. Here are some steps to help protect your home: Maintain the exterior: Clear roofs, gutters, and chimneys of debris regularly to prevent the...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update
29 November
Most global sharemarkets continued to rally this week, as economic data was mixed but indicated no urgency for higher interest rates along with communication from most central banks that signalled policymakers are in no rush to raise interest rates...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – Five reasons to expect the $A to rise – providing recession is avoided
29 November
Key points – Since its February 2021 high of nearly $US0.80 the $A has fallen on the back of worries about the global growth outlook, worries about China, the strong $US and relatively less aggressive monetary tightening by the RBA. – However,...[Read More]
Businesses slam workplace changes as bill clears House
29 November
Business and industry groups are urging the Albanese government to go back to the drawing board on industrial relations laws after they cleared their first hurdle. The laws, aimed at closing labour hire loopholes, went through the House of...[Read More]
Australians owed millions in unclaimed Medicare rebates
29 November
Nearly one million Australians could receive a festive season boost to their bank balance, as the government tries to return $234 million in unclaimed Medicare benefits. On average, these Australians are missing out on about $240 but could reclaim...[Read More]
Financial hardship creeping into higher income brackets
29 November
Lower-income households continue to bear the brunt of the cost of living crisis although more families in higher income brackets are starting to feel the pinch A National Australia Bank survey found a sharp jump in the number of higher-income...[Read More]
Reserve Bank board shake up outlined in new laws
29 November
The next phase of a major shake up to the Reserve Bank of Australia has kicked off with Treasurer Jim Chalmers introducing changes to parliament. A dual-board set up is one of the major reform items, with the plan to have one for making interest...[Read More]
Labor deal with Greens to pass vacant homes tax reforms
29 November
A deal to strengthen taxes on empty homes has been struck between the Victorian government and the Greens. An upper house vote on changes to Victoria’s vacant residential land tax was put on ice earlier this month when the Greens and the coalition...[Read More]
Retail sales dip as shoppers hold on to cash for sales
29 November
Spending weakened last month and by more than expected as consumers hung back to pounce on deals during the Black Friday sales. Retail sales as measured by the Australian Bureau of Statistics fell 0.2 per cent in October, a softer result than the...[Read More]
Government takes action on ‘help to buy’ housing laws
29 November
Thousands of Australians seeking to buy a home will soon get assistance with laws due to go to federal parliament. The “help to buy” laws to be introduced this week will support 40,000 eligible home buyers with an equity contribution of up to 40...[Read More]
Cultural stigma holds workplaces back as pay gap falls
29 November
Australia’s gender pay gap has had its biggest single-year drop in almost a decade, but women are still earning much less than their male colleagues. In its annual update, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) revealed the average total...[Read More]
Doctors call for climate change action, less new gas
29 November
A group of West Australian doctors want the government to do more to protect the community from the negative health effects of climate change. Doctors for the Environment (WA Branch) is calling on the Cook government to stop approving gas projects...[Read More]