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 …
Am I too old to get a home loan?
One of a property lender’s most important jobs is to make sure a borrower can manage the typical home loan term of 30 years. This becomes even more critical from …
Three ways to plan for your 30s
Turning 30 is often accompanied by a degree of increased financial responsibility. It’s an important milestone that generally means you have a little more financial experience under your belt. If …
The questions you should ask your private credit fund
Private credit is increasingly popular with investors but do you really understand what you’re buying? A boom in private credit demand as investors chase higher yields and portfolio diversification is …
Ten tips to outwit online scammers
Scammers are constantly looking for new ways to part you from your hard earned cash. That’s why it’s so important to stay a few steps ahead when it comes to …
How to find your lost super
Imagine finding thousands in super that you’ve lost track of. Here’s how you can check if you have any lost or unclaimed super. There are over seven million lost and …
Can I go back to work if I’ve already accessed my super?
Generally, you can, but there may be other things to consider. When you access your super at retirement, depending on your age and personal circumstances, your super fund may ask …
A healthy outlook: Why healthcare is worth investor consideration in 2025
Healthcare fell out of favour with investors following the pandemic, but a brighter earnings outlook and strong, long-term tailwinds have renewed interest. BlackRock explain why adding exposure to healthcare may …
When can you access your super?
Super is only for when you retire, right? Well not quite. There are a few times in life when you might have a valid reason to get hold of some …
The biggest financial mistake women are making according to an economist
We all know the story: women earn less than men. But even as society and employers work towards closing the gender pay gap, there’s another inequality that women face that’s …
The $3 billion money pot a million retirees mistakenly ignore One in four retirees could be thousands of dollars a year further ahead just by claiming one or more key government …
Caring for ageing parents
Some of us may help provide assistance to our ageing parents or other relatives in the future. That time may bring a range of emotional and physical challenges. Planning ahead …