Online shopping: Be secure when shopping online
Online shopping is convenient and the preferred way to shop for a lot of Australians but it comes with a risk. Cybercriminals often target online shoppers to steal their money …
How super works
If you’ve ever had a job, then super is going to be on your radar. Knowing what it’s all about is the first step to making it work for you. …
How does life insurance work?
A step by step guide to help you through the decision making process. Firstly, what is life insurance? “Life insurance” is the general term we give to the range of …
Can you really afford the big house, luxury car and holidays?
For many Australians, lifestyle choices are often seen as rewards for hard work. The big house. The new car. The overseas holidays. The designer labels. On the surface, these purchases …
Advice for couples at tax time
Unsure how your relationship status affects your taxes? We’ve made it simple with our couples’ guide to tax. If you’re newly married, engaged or living with your partner, you might …
Why you need insurance, what are your options?
Insurance; we don’t need it until we do. Learn all about the value of insurance for protecting your health, income and loved ones when life throws you a curveball. Protecting …
Score a $500 super bonus: the government super co-contribution explained
Imagine an extra $500 landing in your super fund, courtesy of the government, simply for being proactive about your financial future. If you’re a low to middle income earner making …
Planning for retirement? Start with these 5 steps
#1: Set clear retirement goals The very first step in retirement planning is to define what you want your retirement to look like. When you hear the word retirement, what …
How to stay on top of your tax even when markets move
It’s important to understand the tax implications of your investments especially when markets move up and down. Our five step end of financial year checklist will help keep you on …
Finance 101: understanding interest rates and why they matter
Learn how interest rates influence loans, savings and investments, and find out why staying informed about interest rates can empower your financial decisions. Whether you’re planning to buy your dream …
Eight quick wins for managing debt
Managing debt can often feel overwhelming but there are several strategies you can implement to make the process more manageable and even accelerate your journey to becoming debt free. Here …
Estate Planning and SMSFs
One of the main reasons an individual would use an SMSF is for estate planning as it can offer greater flexibility to beneficiaries than what is available via a public …
Federal Election 2025
During the Federal Election campaign, the Government made a number of election promises, which may impact your finances. There were also a number of support measures proposed in the recent …
Navigating market volatility
Financial markets have been erratic lately, understandably causing some concern for those of us with super and investments. While dips and major market events are a common feature of investing, …
Protect yourself: Multi-factor authentication
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is when you use two or more different types of actions to verify your identity and you may already be using MFA. For example, when you receive …
Spouse super contributions – what are the benefits?
If your partner is earning a low income, working part-time, or currently unemployed, boosting their super could be a smart financial move for both of you. When your partner isn’t …
The absurdity and calamity of US tariff policies
US tariffs are poorly designed, badly implemented and are already damaging both the US and global economies. The economic damage will only get worse as uncertainty further undermines business and …
Economic update May 2025
Global Global markets whipsawed following the “Liberation Day” tariff announcements on April 2, and subsequent developments throughout the month. Volatility was rife and trading volumes were robust. The Volatility Index …