Making the most of a salary increase
It’s exciting to get a pay rise and when you’ve earned it, you often feel like it’s a deserved reward to treat yourself with, but used in the right way …
Helping your grandkids purchase their first property
Supporting your adult children or grandchildren in purchasing their first property can be a fulfilling way to help them achieve financial independence. However, it’s crucial to ensure your own retirement …
Having a baby
New babies are a wonderful addition to your life. Planning ahead for parenthood can help you give your growing brood the best of everything. The costs of raising a child …
Secure your email
In today’s world, we manage a significant part of our lives through emails. We use them to communicate with friends, family and colleagues. We also use email to sign up …
Reserve Bank cuts interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in August in unanimous decision
In short: The Reserve Bank cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in August to 3.6 per cent, after July’s shock ‘on hold’ decision. The average owner-occupier with a $750,000 …
Protecting retirement income from inflation
Protecting retirement income from inflation The fall in inflation from multi decade highs is good news for the Australian economy. Many retirees are struggling to manage their cost of living …
How much super do I need to retire in Australia?
The amount of super you need to support your retirement will depend on what kind of lifestyle you’re hoping to enjoy and how much income you’ll be earning in addition …
Australian housing market update
Australian housing values rose another 0.6% in June, marking a fifth straight month of growth since conditions flattened out through the end of last year. Demonstrating the broad based nature …
Economic update August 2025
Global Financial markets rallied in July after the US struck trade deals with Japan and the EU, which involved a reduction in the tariff rate in exchange for over $1 …
Carry forward concessional contributions
If you’re looking for ways to potentially increase your retirement savings while reducing tax, carry forward concessional contributions could be a good option. Carry forward concessional contributions If you’ve had …
2025 financial year in review
A strong year for share returns Global shares delivered very strong returns in the past financial year. Optimism on the promise of ‘Artificial Intelligence’ (AI) as well as progress towards …
When you need a Will and who can help
Wills aren’t just for later in life and you should really have one when you start earning. And as money and family matters can be complex, it makes sense to …
Tariff uncertainty and what this means for retirement income
One of the keys drivers of happiness in retirement is the peace of mind that comes from financial security. However, US tariff announcements since the start of April have added …
Is it worth salary sacrificing into super?
We’re all familiar with the concept of super. It’s that portion of our salary that employers are required to contribute to a super fund on our behalf, with the goal …
How worried should I be about running out of money when I stop working?
It’s not unusual to be worried about running out of money when you stop working. A recent survey of Perpetual members found that 37 per cent of respondents approaching retirement …
Three ways to access advice for a resilient retirement
Did you know there’s a secret weapon when it comes to building financial resilience? Turns out that Australians who have had advice are much more likely to be able to …
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. …