The First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS): a handy guide for homebuyers
The First Home Super Saver Scheme is a valuable initiative to help first time buyers overcome the challenges of entering...
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Millions to get more Age Pension starting from 20 March 2024
Government Age Pension payments increased on 20 March, so if you're one of the millions of eligible Australians, you’ll have...
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Economic and market overview
Encouragingly the International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its global growth forecast for 2024, following ‘surprisingly resilient’ economic conditions. IMF officials...
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Will cash remain king?
Cash has been one of the best performing defensive assets over the past three years. When compared with global bonds...
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Why it’s time to consider currency hedging your portfolio
With the Australian dollar trading below long-term averages and expected to rise as the US dollar peaks, it’s time to...
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What is risk appetite?
Risk is about tolerating the potential for losses. Understanding your risk appetite allows you to make well informed decisions about...
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Seven lasting impacts from the COVID pandemic
Key points Seven key lasting impacts from the Coronavirus pandemic are: “bigger” government; tighter labour markets; reduced globalisation and increased...
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Outliving your savings
While living a long and healthy life is a goal for most of us, it does raise a valid question....
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Navigating the high cost of living in Australia
In this article we look at some of the ways you can better manage the high cost of living by...
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Getting your insurance cover right
Let's run through some things to keep in mind to decide what level and type of cover you need. Finding...
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A breakup is super hard – and can be hard on your super
Love song dedications are out the window and you’re wondering how you’ll move forward, not to mention divide your money,...
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Reducing risk in retirement
We all think things will turn out better for ‘us’ than ‘them’. Such optimism can serve us well in life,...
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Maximising wealth together: Super contributions for your spouse
Maximising super contributions for your spouse is a smart financial move that can benefit both your partner and your family's...
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How first home buyers accessed $415m under the First Home Super Saver Scheme
Did you know, you could take advantage of potential tax benefits inside super to save for your first home? It’s...
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Five rules of money management
No matter your income level or financial goals, everyone can benefit from developing strong money management skills. Here are five...
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Five lessons learned in 2023
Interest rate cycles can be different Students of economics are taught that monetary policy works with long and variable lags,...
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Changes to tax cuts from 1 July
The Government has passed legislation to amend the tax cuts which apply from 1 July this year. The changes are...
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What to do if you’re 55 and have no retirement plan
Key takeaways Strategies for fast tracking your retirement savings nest egg, such as debt elimination, additional super contributions and targeted...
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The money conversations you need to have
Although it can feel uncomfortable, talking about money is a good thing. Get some help from the experts to start...
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Make your money work harder – pitfalls to avoid
If there’s one rule of thumb for investors to bear in mind, it’s that “if it looks too good to...
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