Super Co-Contribution: A simple way to boost your retirement savings
4 June
The government super co-contribution scheme is designed to help eligible low and middle-income earners grow their retirement savings. If you make personal after-tax contributions into your super fund, the government may also contribute an additional...[Read More]
Helping kids with living expenses – prepare them for the responsibilities of adulthood
4 June
There’s a family event of sorts that gives parents mixed feelings of sadness, apprehension and relief — and children a lot of excitement: when a child leaves the proverbial nest.
Now, this can happen early during your child’s teenage years...[Read More]
Minimum wage tops $1000 a week, stoking inflation fears
4 June
Workers on the minimum wage will receive more than $1000 a week for the first time, but businesses and economists warn the pay bump could fuel inflation and more rate rises.
Industrial umpire the Fair Work Commission handed a 4.75 per cent pay boost...[Read More]
The power of compound interest – it rewards patience, consistency, and time.
28 May
Albert Einstein reportedly called compound interest the “eighth wonder of the world.” Whether or not he actually said it, the sentiment holds true.
Compound interest is one of the most powerful forces in investing, not because it is flashy...[Read More]
Smarter energy at home: Serious ways to reduce electricity bills
14 May
Electricity bills have become one of the biggest household expenses, and for many families, the usual advice of “turn off the lights” simply does not go far enough.
While small habits matter, meaningful savings often come from understanding...[Read More]
Top 5 tips to motivate kids to save
23 April
Building strong money habits early can set children up for a lifetime of smart financial decisions.
It all starts with simple lessons in saving, spending, and valuing what matters most.
Help Them Set a Clear Goal
Saving is much easier when...[Read More]
You’re probably wrong about fuel-efficient driving
16 April
Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson once proved that the 414-horsepower, V8-engined, bellowing petrolhead pin-up BMW M3 could be even more eco-friendly than the famously thrifty Toyota Prius.
To do this, in 2008 he ran an experiment in no way...[Read More]
Understanding and managing your cashflow with expert financial advice
9 April
Imagine feeling completely on top of your finances — knowing your money is working as hard for you as you work for it.
A well-managed cashflow could be the key to achieving that feeling. Cashflow simply refers to the money coming in and going...[Read More]
Fuel pain to last longer despite tax cut kicking in
2 April
Motorists will need to wait longer for cheaper fuel as a tax cut might take weeks to start flowing through the bowser, as Labor resists turning to fuel rationing to shore up supply.
The federal government’s halving of the fuel tax will begin on...[Read More]
‘Unfair’ subscription traps to be banned in new rules
1 April
Unfair trading practices such as subscription traps and drip pricing will be banned under reforms designed to bolster protections for consumers.
The Albanese government introduced laws to parliament on Wednesday to put an end to tactics used by...[Read More]
Working Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) can be a golden opportunity: 10 tips for money and life
12 March
Working Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) can be a golden opportunity to fast-track your financial future and build a life with purpose—if managed wisely. Whether you’re doing it for a few years to get ahead or making a long-term career out of it, the...[Read More]
A glass half full approach to wellbeing
12 March
Wellbeing isn’t just about feeling happy all the time—it’s about developing resilience, security, and a positive outlook on life. A “glass half full” approach to wellbeing encourages focusing on progress rather than perfection, recognising...[Read More]
Asking for a pay rise: How to prepare for the conversation that matters
19 February
For many professionals, the annual performance review is both an opportunity and a source of anxiety—especially when it comes to discussing remuneration. Asking for a pay rise can feel uncomfortable, even risky. Yet when approached thoughtfully...[Read More]
Why tax planning works best when it’s not left until June
19 February
Tax tends to become a priority when deadlines are close — but the best tax outcomes are usually supported by decisions made throughout the year.
For individuals and business owners alike, proactive tax planning can reduce last-minute stress,...[Read More]
Money, meaning, and mistakes: The advice I’d give my younger self
19 February
If I could sit down with my younger self and offer a heartfelt conversation, it would revolve around the two pillars of a well-lived life: financial wisdom and life perspective.
It wouldn’t be a lecture, but more like quiet guidance—a few...[Read More]
