Money

Why revisiting your home loan could be one of the smartest financial moves you make

5 February

For many Australians, a home loan is the largest financial commitment they will ever take on. Yet once the paperwork is signed and the keys are handed over, that loan often gets filed away and forgotten. Life, however, doesn’t stand still. Your...[Read More]

Investing can be a roller coaster: tips for riding the ups and downs

22 January

Investing is rarely a smooth ride. Markets rise, fall, and sometimes loop-the-loop, leaving even the most seasoned investors feeling queasy. Just like a roller coaster, the ups can be exhilarating, but the drops can be nerve-wracking. The key to...[Read More]

Building smarter: How to create an environmentally friendly home

29 January

Sustainability is no longer a niche consideration in property—it’s becoming a core part of how Australians design, build, and renovate their homes. With rising energy costs, increasing climate awareness, and greater buyer demand for efficient...[Read More]

Financial freedom comes from disciplined planning, timely investments, and wise decision-making

15 January

The importance of personal financial planning can’t be overstated, regardless of your age. Proper financial planning can offer a safety net for you and your family while giving you the freedom to make informed choices. Many adults worry about the...[Read More]

‘Struggling in silence’: Aussies’ shame driving up debt

21 January

“I feel like I am a vampire pulling the blood, the money, from the machines. But then I realised – the machines are the vampires pulling the blood from me.” These are the words Carol, a 58-year-old single mother from Queensland, wrote in her...[Read More]

Happy new ‘calendar’ year: A smarter start from a tax and accounting perspective

8 January

The start of a new calendar year is more than just a fresh page in the diary — it’s an opportunity to reset, refocus and set yourself up for a smoother financial year ahead. From a tax and accounting point of view, January is the perfect time to...[Read More]

Show me the money: call to claim $300m in state coffers

7 January

The next best thing to winning lotto is getting some extra cash to offset costs during the holiday period. A whopping $300 million is sitting in the unclaimed money pool of NSW that taxpayers are legally entitled to from businesses that have not...[Read More]

New Year’s Resolutions: Why we make them—and why some stick while others don’t

1 January

Every January, millions of people around the world embrace the symbolic “fresh start” that the new year provides. Fuelled by optimism and the desire for self-improvement, we set resolutions that promise better habits, healthier living, and...[Read More]

A new year, a fresh start: Building a better you

1 January

A new year carries a quiet kind of magic. It invites reflection without judgement and possibility without pressure. No matter what the past year looked like, January represents a reset button — a chance to realign your priorities and move forward...[Read More]

New year brings cheaper medicines, higher energy bills

31 December

When Australians wake up to a new year, changes to government payments and policies will impact the finances of millions of households. From Thursday, the maximum cost of medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme will be slashed from $31.60 to...[Read More]

Self-interest widening wealth gap between old and young