May 2025 Insights April was marked by economic uncertainty and global trade tensions, which led to market declines and volatility. These factors are expected to influence the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) cash rate decisions, alongside the recent decline in core...
What happens if you can’t afford aged care? When considering aged care for yourself or a loved one, one of the biggest questions is: Can I afford it? The first step in answering this is understanding the various aged care fees and costs, particularly...
Federal Budget: 2025-26 Analysis Much of the 2025 Federal Budget was already known, following a volley of pre-election spruiking for votes. However, Treasurer Jim Chalmers had one surprise up his sleeve—$17 billion in tax cuts. The first round of cuts will take effect...
Staggered entry when moving to aged care Moving into aged care can be both an emotional and costly experience. When a couple requires care at the same time, many prefer to move in together on the same day to avoid separation and to support each other. While this makes...
March 2025 Market Snapshot As we say goodbye to the heat of summer, we can look forward to enjoying the cooler days ahead. Along with the drop in temperature, the RBA brought much relief to mortgage holders by cutting the cash rate by 25 basis points in February. The...
