High cash rates no barrier to housing boom, data shows
14 January
Three Reserve Bank interest rate cuts were widely credited with accelerating growth in property values last year, but historical data shows the most drastic price surges aren’t always due to falling borrowing costs. The 8.6 per cent increase in...[Read More]
RBA official’s advice to borrowers over inflation data
14 January
The Reserve Bank’s deputy governor has brushed off a surprisingly soft inflation print, reiterating to borrowers they should not expect any more mortgage relief soon. Inflation figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday...[Read More]
Where home prices could take off or crash land in 2026
14 January
History shows it’s a brave ploy to bet against the Australian property market. Yet a dramatic reversal in interest rate expectations means 2026 is looking a little softer for real estate. Opposing forces should see prices continue to break records...[Read More]
Oasis tour tunes up economy but clouds rate cut hopes
14 January
Australians splashed out on Black Friday sales, concerts and sporting events, putting household spending on track to exceed central bank forecasts. Household spending rose one per cent in November, the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed on...[Read More]
Building a business that works for you (not the other way around)
8 January
Many people dream of “owning a business,” yet unknowingly recreate the very job they were trying to escape. They swap a boss for customers, fixed hours for longer ones, and job security for constant pressure. True business ownership, in its...[Read More]
Understanding powers of attorney, enduring powers of attorney and advance care directives, and why getting advice matters
8 January
As we move through life, we plan for many things — work, family, retirement and finances. Yet one area that is often overlooked is planning for a time when we may not be able to make decisions for ourselves. This is where documents like a Power of...[Read More]
Chasing the life you want — on purpose
8 January
There is a clear line between obstacles that are simply hard and moments that permanently change you. The hard moments test your patience, stamina, or skill. The defining moments test your identity. They strip away comfort, certainty, and...[Read More]
The Australian dream rewritten: How the next generation can still own a home
8 January
For generations, property ownership in Australia was the ultimate milestone. Finish school, get a job, buy a house, raise a family. It was more than a financial goal — it was part of our national identity. But today, that dream feels very...[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]
Spin the globe. This time, it lands where nature is in charge.
8 January
You spin the globe hard—no cities in mind, no comfort zones. Your finger slides past borders and capitals and stops where the land looks raw, almost unfinished. This isn’t a trip you visit. It’s a trip you submit to. Patagonia (Chile &...[Read More]
Trauma insurance: The “living insurance” we rarely talk about (but probably should)
8 January
We live in a world where a cracked phone screen feels like a five-alarm emergency. Within hours, we’ve researched, compared, upgraded and insured the latest piece of technology. Yet when it comes to protecting ourselves — our health, income,...[Read More]