Australians delight in their nation punching above its weight. But there’s little to celebrate in being the world’s silver medallists – we’re a nose behind…
2019 YEAR IN REVIEW – A year of highs & lows
It was a year of extremes, with shares hitting record highs and interest rates at historic lows. Yet all in all, 2019 delivered far better…
Is the tide turning on the property market?
For the first time in years, the planets seem to be aligning for homebuyers and property investors. Interest rates are falling, property prices largely appear…
Where is the best place to stash your cash?
If like many Australians you’re looking for ways to put some cash away for a rainy day, a holiday or to earn extra income, the…
Making the most of falling interest rates
The Reserve Bank’s decision to cut official interest rates is good news for anyone with a mortgage or hoping to buy their first home, but…
Time for an annual tune-up?
We don’t think twice about taking our car in for a regular tune up. Why? Because we know it’s going to mean our car runs…
Artificial Intelligence: the future of finance
We often like to think of artificial intelligence as some fantasy of the distant future, the stuff of sci-fi movies. But the reality is, it’s…
Small Steps Add Up
Sometimes, when thinking about your long-term financial goals, they can seem so big as to be insurmountable. But the truth is, those that achieve financial…
Financial Rules to Live By
Australia has enjoyed almost three decades of economic sunshine. But it’s worth remembering that dark clouds can appear without warning over both individuals and economies. You…
Avoiding the holiday debt hangover
We’re coming up to the festive season and for all its fun and frivolity, it’s also a time when we loosen the purse strings to…