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Housing Market: Bubble or Balloon?

Housing Market: Bubble or Balloon?

As one of Australia’s favourite assets, residential property is no stranger to news of a market bubble. Property works a...
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6 steps to help you feel more positive about your finances

6 steps to help you feel more positive about your finances

With one in four Australians reporting more financial stress after COVID, it’s no surprise many of us are concerned about...
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Four ways to save for a rainy day

Four ways to save for a rainy day

Having access to savings can be vital when an emergency strikes. But making the most of your savings by earning...
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What does it really cost to raise kids?

What does it really cost to raise kids?

A 2018 study by the Australian Institute of Family Studies looked at the weekly cost of raising a six-year-old and a 10-year...
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How to identify (and beat) your spending triggers

How to identify (and beat) your spending triggers

Are you buying more to perk yourself up? You aren’t alone. Since the start of COVID, there’s been an increase...
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How to bounce back from the pink recession

How to bounce back from the pink recession

While all Australians have been affected in some way by the global pandemic, women have borne the brunt of its...
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Australians move towards ethical and sustainable investing

Australians move towards ethical and sustainable investing

In 2019, a nationwide survey found that an overwhelming number of Australians (78%) were worried about climate change  – a...
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7 tips to reduce your debts before you retire

7 tips to reduce your debts before you retire

As your working life draws to a close, your social life and recreational activities don’t have to. If you’re a...
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Learning the lessons of 2020: An extraordinary year

Learning the lessons of 2020: An extraordinary year

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Australia in March 2020 it brought immediate and severe financial gloom. Shares plunged 37% and...
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Economic Update and Market Commentary

Economic Update and Market Commentary

Risk assets including equities and credit continued to power ahead in April. Locally, the share market and the Australian dollar...
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Good news – Super contribution caps to rise

Good news – Super contribution caps to rise

On 1 July 2021, both the concessional and non-concessional superannuation contribution limits, also known as ‘super contribution caps’, will rise....
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Saving for your child’s future

Saving for your child’s future

As every parent knows (even before they become one), raising a child isn’t cheap. And those expenses don’t necessarily stop...
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Transfer balance cap set to increase to $1.7 million

Transfer balance cap set to increase to $1.7 million

The amount of super savings that can be transferred into a retirement pension (whether you have one or more than...
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Why insurance is important: real benefits for you and your family

Why insurance is important: real benefits for you and your family

Insurance plays a central role in providing financial security for you and your family when it’s needed most. You insure...
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Your investment options and strategy

Your investment options and strategy

Building your wealth for the long term starts with a sound investment strategy. But with so many options outside your...
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A family affair: Children, super contributions and SMSFs

A family affair: Children, super contributions and SMSFs

The potential increase in members from four to six a in self-managed fund has led to many to consider about...
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2021-22 Federal Budget: What it means for You

2021-22 Federal Budget: What it means for You

As the COVID economic landscape continues to take shape, Australian Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has handed down the 2021-22 Federal...
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What you can claim when working from home

What you can claim when working from home

Setting up a home office? Here’s how to create a comfortable workspace, while offsetting the extra costs of working remotely....
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How to save for retirement in your 60s

How to save for retirement in your 60s

Your 60s are the time in which you’re most likely to retire – according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics,...
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How to recover from a financial setback

How to recover from a financial setback

Financial setbacks can appear in our lives when we least expect it. Paying back a loan like a mortgage or...
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