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With Winter now officially underway, some might be heading north to warm up and others may lean into the cold on the snowfields. Whichever you choose, don’t forget the approaching end of financial year.  A slight increase in the Consumer Price Index to 3.6% from 3.5%...

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has high hopes that his 2024-25 Federal Budget will rein in inflation earlier than expected, ease cost-of-living pressures and build a stronger economy for the future. More than $8.4 billion has been allocated to quick-fix cost-of-living...

As winter approaches and the weather gets cooler, commentary surrounding the 2024-25 Federal Budget is heating up, with the government facing the tension between addressing cost-of-living pressures without contributing to rising inflation. The cost of living continues...

Life insurance a crucial aspect of financial planning that can provide security and peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Life insurance serves as a safety net, ensuring that your family and dependents are financially protected in the event of your passing. Let's...

It’s already April, and as we return to work after Easter, we hope you enjoyed a peaceful and relaxing holiday weekend. Expectations of interest rate cuts later this year in Australia and the United States fuelled activity in the markets last month. The S&P/ASX...

After a summer of quite extreme weather in many places around Australia, we can hopefully look forward to the cooler, calmer weather that Autumn brings. While economic bright spots can be found in Australia right now, there are also some less than stellar results. On...

Investing successfully is all about taking a calm and considered approach and not blindly following trends or hot tips. Let's delve into some of the most prevalent investing mistakes and look at the principles that underpin a robust and successful portfolio. Chasing...

As February kicks off, many of us are settling back into our regular routines and turning our focus towards the year ahead. Cooling inflation and a strong economy, coupled with relatively low unemployment, have sent investors back to Australian shares, with the...

Life is pretty frantic, and it is common to feel like it’s a struggle to keep up the pace. In fact, feeling exhausted is so common that it has its own acronym, TATT, which stands for "tired all the time". While it’s somewhat comforting to know you’re not alone, it’s...

The festive season is a time of joy and celebration, but for some, it can also lead to a financial hangover in the New Year. Overspending on gifts, parties, and decorations can quickly add up, leaving many of us with unwanted debt. In 2022, Australians spent more than...

It’s December – the month that always seems to race by as we approach the end of the year and all the festivities it brings. We hope you all have a lovely, happy, and safe Christmas period. On the economic news front, there was some good news. Consumer prices eased...

It’s November, and all eyes were on the Reserve Bank’s interest rate decision. After a series of pauses, the RBA delivered a 0.25% increase in interest rates on Melbourne Cup Day, taking the official cash rate to 4.35%. The aptly named "Without A Fight" romped home in...