2025 Federal Budget
27 March
The unexpected BudgetThe Government had hoped they would not need to deliver a Budget before the Federal Election, as they expected to be in caretaker mode. However, Cyclone Alfred interrupted those plans.So, the Budget was presented on 25 March...[Read More]
Boost your future: the benefits of extra super contributions
13 March
Superannuation, or ‘super’, is a way of saving for retirement in Australia. While your employer is required to make contributions to your super, adding a bit more yourself can make a big difference. Here’s why making additional contributions...[Read More]
Where there’s a will, there’s a way
27 February
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to overlook the importance of keeping legal documents like your will and power of attorney up to date. However, these documents are crucial for ensuring that your wishes are respected, and your loved ones...[Read More]
BAS isn’t just about tax — What your numbers are telling you about your business
8 October
For many business owners, a Business Activity Statement is viewed as a compliance obligation — something that needs to be completed, lodged and paid before the deadline.But your BAS can tell you far more than simply how much tax may be...[Read More]
The right Financial Adviser, can optimise your investments and ensure a secure financial future
8 October
Navigating the complex financial landscape is challenging. However, with the right Financial Adviser, you can optimise your investments and ensure a secure financial future. By understanding how clients often perceive missteps in their...[Read More]
The richest retirement years are measured in moments – Part 3
8 October
When Retirement Becomes About People, Purpose and LegacyYears after leaving work, the couple looked back at the retirement plans they had once carefully written.Some had happened exactly as expected.Others had changed completely.There had been...[Read More]
Retirement is the beginning: Six slow weeks in Georgia
8 October
Retirement changes the way you travel.For years, holidays may have been squeezed between work commitments, school calendars and responsibilities waiting at home. Two weeks disappeared in a flash. Three weeks felt indulgent. Every itinerary seemed to...[Read More]
Happiness is where the heart is
8 October
In a world that constantly encourages us to strive for more, move faster and achieve the next goal, happiness can sometimes feel like something waiting for us in the future.We tell ourselves we will be happy when we earn more, travel more, retire,...[Read More]
Superannuation: the earlier you understand and engage with your super, the greater the benefits of time and compound interest
8 October
Superannuation is one of the most powerful tools Australians have to build long-term financial security. Yet, for many young people, it remains out of sight and out of mind. They may see it as something for “future them” to worry about —...[Read More]
Building your own home gym for resistance training
8 October
While most people are aware of the importance of regular aerobic exercise, the significance of resistance training (aka weight or strength training) is often overlooked. It’s recommended that adults engage in at least two 20- to 30-minute...[Read More]
Activities you can do with teenage kids still living at home
8 October
Sometimes, it may seem as though we have no connection to our formerly young, now-adolescent children.It can be difficult to relate with teenagers as they navigate adolescence by developing their own interests, experimenting with various social...[Read More]
Professional indemnity insurance: The business protection you shouldn’t overlook – Part 1
8 October
When you run a small business, there are plenty of obvious things to protect — your premises, equipment, vehicles, stock and employees. But one of the greatest risks facing many professional and service-based businesses can be much harder to...[Read More]
Card surcharge ban will take time to work through: bank
8 October
Australian businesses will need time to adjust to the new ban on card surcharges as the major banks prepare for a potential merchant fees war.The change, driven by the central bank to give consumers transparency at the till, only came into effect on...[Read More]
Small business delivers e-safety wishlist as risks grow
8 October
Small business owners need help – not regulation – to battle growing cyber threats, industry groups say.Business representatives addressed a cybersecurity inquiry at small and medium-sized enterprises in Canberra on Tuesday, as threats from...[Read More]
Home buyers are waiting to see where market lands: bank
8 October
Home buyers are holding off to see where the falling Australian housing market lands as high interest rates, stubborn living costs and federal tax changes weigh on valuations.After a strong financial year of loan growth at People First Bank –...[Read More]