Oct 16, 2023
It has been a wild ride for the Australian dollar since the Covid-19 pandemic struck and that could mean good news or bad news for your investment portfolio. In March 2020 the Aussie dipped below US58 cents for the first time in a decade. Since then, a high of just... read more
Oct 11, 2023
While we all hope for good health, the reality is that some of us may struggle at times with sickness or injury. And that may affect your family’s financial well-being. Different types of life insurance or personal insurance can provide an income when you’re unable to... read more
Oct 05, 2023
Rising levels of debt and finding ways to manage it is a concern for many. For some, it’s aiming to improve their credit score when applying for a mortgage or government home ownership scheme. For others, it’s being able to cover rising mortgage repayments or... read more
Oct 01, 2023
In our latest property market update – Australia’s housing recovery gains momentum in August 2023. Interest rates continue to be a hot topic of conversation among commentators, economists and mortgage holders. There is cautious optimism that rates are... read more
Sep 26, 2023
While many investors and fund managers are particularly fond of discussing (and investing in) American stocks, the Japanese stock market is almost completely ignored. Otherwise, for that matter, most stock markets exclude the US. Could it be that we are all fixated... read more
Sep 21, 2023
With electric vehicles fast overtaking petrol-driven cars in sales in Australia, what are the considerations for the industry, the environment, and consumers? The popularity of electric vehicles has been a long time coming. While electric vehicles may just be giving... read more
Sep 15, 2023
A mortgage is a long-term commitment, one in which many people enter with a ‘set and forget’ mentality. Most loans are around 30 years – a long time in which many things can change, not just in your circumstances but in the financial world, seeing the introduction of... read more
Sep 11, 2023
Iron ore has been the backbone of the Australian economy and many investment portfolios for much of the 21st century. In 2021, resources accounted for 68% of Australia’s export revenue. This was the year that iron ore prices peaked at almost $US230 a tonne. However,... read more
Sep 06, 2023
While the government is boosting the tax deductions available for small business spending on staff training, other taxpayers such as landlords are facing closer scrutiny from the Australian Taxation Office. Here are some of the latest developments in the world of tax:... read more
Sep 05, 2023
If you’re lucky enough to have received a windfall, perhaps an inheritance or a retrenchment payout, your first decision will be what to do with it. Assuming you have decided against a shopping splurge, finding the best place to invest a lump sum is all about the... read more
