With Love and Legacy: Guiding Our Aging Parents with Compassion and Care
25 April
Watching a parent age and come to terms with their diminishing independence is a profound and emotional journey, one that blends love, duty, and at times, uncomfortable pragmatism. As children, the shift from being cared for to caring for is a...[Read More]
Ensuring Harmony and Legality: The Critical Role of Legal Advice in Family Estate Planning
25 April
Estate planning is a crucial but often challenging aspect of managing familial wealth and assets, particularly as parents age. The process involves making decisions about how to allocate assets such as businesses and property among siblings, which...[Read More]
Consumer price temperature check key to rates outlook
25 April
Australia’s hotly anticipated quarterly consumer price index will land amid fears inflation progress is stalling in some advanced economies and threatening to delay interest rate cuts. Consecutive months of hotter-than-expected United States...[Read More]
Housing crisis to ‘get worse before it gets better’
24 April
Australia’s housing crisis is expected to get worse before it gets better and the federal government is facing growing pressure to do more to fix it in the May budget. Deloitte Access Economics partner Stephen Smith said the nation had not been...[Read More]
‘Jam packed with love’: the story of the Anzac biscuit
25 April
Young digger Paul Teesdale Smith wrote to his girlfriend from Gallipoli, describing care packages filled with biscuits, peanuts, butterscotch, cigarettes and socks. “It’s wonderful how little things, no matter what they are, break the...[Read More]
Senators want property tax reforms back on the agenda
25 April
Tweaking property investor taxes could save the federal budget billions and boost home ownership, even with exemptions for those operating under the old rules, analysis commissioned by two senators suggests. Independent senators David Pocock and...[Read More]
Getting your pet ready when going on a holiday
25 April
Are you getting ready for a long-awaited holiday? You probably have plenty of preparation and planning to do, especially if you have pets. Whether taking your pet with you or leaving it with a trusted caregiver, there is still much to take care...[Read More]
Securing Peace of Mind: The Undervalued Comfort of Life Insurance
18 April
Life insurance is often perceived as a rather morbid necessity—an acknowledgment of mortality that many prefer to defer. However, its value extends beyond mere financial security; it encompasses emotional and psychological comfort for both...[Read More]
Top 10 Remote Escapes: Journey to the World’s Most Secluded Destinations
18 April
In an increasingly crowded and fast-paced world, the allure of remote travel destinations where one can truly escape the hustle and bustle is more compelling than ever. Both within Australia and internationally, there are numerous hidden gems...[Read More]
Maximising space and value: Top 10 home renovation tips
18 April
Renovating your home to increase space and add value requires strategic planning, creativity, and a focus on key areas that potential buyers or valuers find appealing. Here are the top 10 tips to guide you through this process: Plan and...[Read More]
How to thrive despite higher inflation
18 April
The cost of living continues to rise, and many are feeling the pinch. However, there are ways to navigate and adapt to this challenging financial landscape. If you’re looking for practical solutions and workarounds to help you tackle higher...[Read More]