Finance
Living your best life in retirement: why professional advice matters
17 April
Retirement is an exciting new chapter—a time to prioritise health, passion, relationships, and personal growth. Whether you’re planning adventurous travels, exploring hobbies, or giving back through volunteering, the key to enjoying a...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – Seven reasons Australia is likely to avoid recession from Trump’s shock
16 April
Key points President Trump’s trade war poses a threat to Australian economic growth particularly via the indirect impact of weaker global activity driving less demand for our exports and lower commodity prices. Australia is likely to avoid a...[Read More]
Coalition charts own course on one-hit tax relief
16 April
ONE-OFF HANDOUTS, BUT AT WHAT COST? * The federal coalition, led by Peter Dutton, announced tax rebates for more than 10 million tax payers earning up to $144,000 ahead of the official campaign launch in Western Sydney on Sunday * When taxpayers go...[Read More]
Eat the rich: Greens to tax billionaires to feed kids
16 April
Flipping toasties with kids at a Brisbane park, the Greens have turned up the heat on their plan to provide free school meals. Party leader Adam Bandt, Senator Penny Allman-Payne and prominent MP Max Chandler-Mather were out on a warm but wet...[Read More]
The difference between bananas, stocks and bonds
10 April
In the world of investing, stocks and bonds often take centre stage. They represent two of the most common types of investments, each offering unique benefits and risks. As an investor, understanding stocks vs. bonds is key to building a diversified...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 8/04/2025
9 April
Global share markets plunged over the last week taking them well below their mid-March lows in response to Trump’s higher than expected tariffs, with China’s retaliation on Friday adding to worries about a full-blown trade war, all of which...[Read More]
Don’t be spooked by sliding super, funds warn members
9 April
Donald Trump is “burning down a house to cook a steak” as local and international equity markets go into freefall in response to the US president’s trade tariffs. But superannuation funds are urging people to not panic if their balances...[Read More]
Greens pushing Labor to scrap property tax breaks
9 April
The federal government has again rejected a Greens push to put property tax break reforms back on the agenda, if Labor ends up in minority government after the election. In an address to the National Press Club on Wednesday, Greens leader Adam Bandt...[Read More]
Business hungry for more despite Labor tax sweetener
9 April
Small businesses are being tempted with a $20,000 sweetener to re-elect Labor, but the offering still falls short of the coalition pitch to traders. Labor has vowed to extend the instant asset write-off – which allows businesses and tradies with a...[Read More]
Oliver’s Insights – The Trump Dump in shares – what does it mean for Australia & investors?
8 April
Key points Share markets have fallen further on US President Trump’s worse than expected tariff policies. Further weakness is likely but at some point Trump is likely to pivot towards focussing more on his market friendly policies and the Fed...[Read More]
Trump’s Tariff War On The World – 3 Things You Must Do!
8 April
Tip 1: Time in the market, not timing the market Reacting to short-term market movements is rarely a good idea, and you should try to avoid being swayed into making hasty decisions based on day-to-day share market movements. Extra...[Read More]
Managing finances and lifestyle activities during retirement
3 April
Retirement is a complex period divided into various phases, each with its own set of financial requirements and lifestyle considerations. Understanding how to budget for each stage can help you make the most of your post-career...[Read More]
Taxpayers win as biggest power plant keeps itself open
2 April
Taxpayers won’t have to bail out Australia’s largest power station – for the coming year at least – as the clock ticks on a once-in-a-generation energy transition. Origin Energy decided not to trigger the first year of the $450 million...[Read More]
Hitting the brakes: hybrid sales clouded by tax cut end
2 April
Motorists are expected to hit the brakes on plug-in hybrid electric vehicle sales in Australia after a tax exemption that cut thousands of dollars from their purchase expired. Automotive industry experts called on both major political parties to...[Read More]
The top 5 international destinations retirees should have on their bucket list
27 March
If you’re an Australian or British retiree, retirement is the perfect time to travel the world and explore the places you’ve always wanted to see. Travelling may lead to much more than just a relaxing vacation, too. Seeing the world in your 50s,...[Read More]