How to teach your kids about investment
9 July
As a parent, you want what’s best for your children. This is why you teach them about cleanliness, health, nutrition, good behaviour, the value of education and so on. But how come very few parents take the time to teach their kids about...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – 2025-26 saw lots of noise but strong returns (again) – can it continue?
9 July
Key points While we saw a long list of worries over the last year, 2025-26 saw another financial year of strong returns. Risks around Iran and oil, various other geopolitical issues, sticky inflation and possible further rate hikes and AI related...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – Was life really better in the good old days?
9 July
Key points Angst about economic conditions has been running high in recent times. This is evident in chronically low consumer confidence readings and a downtrend in measures of happiness. It’s also arguably evident in the rise of populist...[Read More]
Inflation-fuelling supply shocks under RBA microscope
9 July
Expect to hear more from the Reserve Bank as it grapples with how to navigate a world punctuated by more frequent supply shocks due to heightened geopolitical tensions and climate change. With shocks like the Middle East oil crisis and Donald...[Read More]
Super funds defy global upheaval to deliver big gains
9 July
In a lacklustre year for Australian equities, superannuation funds have provided a bright spot for those members securing double-digit returns. The financial year began with residual worries about US tariffs, with the US-Israeli war with Iran...[Read More]
Longest stretch of weak growth since 1990s forecast
9 July
Australia’s economy is set to grow below two per cent for the longest period since the early 1990s, exposing a malaise long masked by population growth, a report has warned. Rarely has the economics advisory group adopted such a downbeat...[Read More]
Why people avoid financial advice—and three reasons they shouldn’t
2 July
Most people want to feel financially secure. They want to manage their household expenses, build savings, make the most of their superannuation and eventually enjoy a lifestyle of choice. Yet many Australians delay speaking with a Financial Adviser,...[Read More]
The first money conversations every couple should have
2 July
Getting married or moving in together is an exciting step. It is about love, commitment, shared plans and building a life together. But it is also a time when two financial worlds often come together. Different spending habits, savings goals, debts,...[Read More]
Aged care conversations every family should have
2 July
Aged care is one of the most emotional and important topics a family will ever face. It often involves three generations: ageing parents, adult children, siblings, partners, and sometimes grandchildren who are deeply connected to the person needing...[Read More]
Understanding your legal obligations when selling or winding down a business
2 July
Selling a business or bringing it to an end can be a major financial and emotional decision. Whether you operate as a sole trader, partnership or company, closing the doors is only one part of the process. Contracts, employees, debts, registrations,...[Read More]
Spin the globe: A four-week family adventure
2 July
Choosing a family holiday can sometimes feel harder than packing for one. Parents may dream of beautiful scenery and cultural experiences, while school-aged children imagine theme parks, wildlife encounters and endless opportunities for adventure....[Read More]
Top 10 tips to improve your sleep
2 July
Sleep is one of the foundations of good health, yet it is often the first thing we sacrifice when life becomes busy. A restful night supports concentration, mood, physical recovery, immune function, and our ability to manage everyday stress. When...[Read More]
Weak housing market could imperil Australia’s economy
2 July
The Reserve Bank is worried Australia’s economy could be weakened by a housing market slowdown accelerated by the federal budget, a readout of its last interest rates meeting shows. The central bank’s monetary policy board voted unanimously to...[Read More]
Tax cuts, pay rises and text message changes on the way
2 July
WHAT IS CHANGING ON JULY 1? * About 2.7 million workers on award wages will get a 4.75 per cent pay bump, while workers on the minimum wage will get a six per cent pay rise, following a Fair Work Commission decision * Workers will also receive super...[Read More]
Freefall: home prices notch biggest drop in years
2 July
Home prices have recorded the biggest monthly fall in almost four years as tax changes accelerate Australia’s housing downturn. Sydney’s median home price fell 1.2 per cent to $1,265,608 in June, leading a nationwide decline of 0.4 per cent,...[Read More]