Never Too Early, Never Too Late to Plan for Retirement
Retirement planning is important for all of us. But it’s not always an easy subject to think about. If you’re in your 20s, retirement can seem so far away that…
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What Higher Interest Rates Mean for You
Another interest rate rise. If you have a mortgage, that probably isn’t the news you wanted. On 30 September, the Reserve Bank increased the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points…
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Loyalty tax – are you paying more than you should?
Sandy joined her local gym a decade ago. She was proud of her long-member status and was content to pay the monthly $200 fee.
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Quarterly Economic Update: January to March 2026
The first quarter of 2026 will be remembered as one of the most consequential in decades. A war erupted in the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz closed, oil prices surged past US$100 per barrel, and inflation roared back to life. Central banks pivoted sharply from cutting rates to raising them. For Australian households, that has so far meant two consecutive rate hikes and a stark reminder that the cost of living battle is far from over.
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Quarterly Economic Update: July-September 2024
The Australian economy is still growing, but things are moving slower than usual, and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is being cautious with any changes to interest rates. They’re…
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Quarterly Economic Update: April – June 2024
The economy continues to slow, with inflation remaining sticky, the new federal budget making waves, and global events that may have a significant impact. Uncertainty at home and abroad The…
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Quarterly Economic Update: January-March 2024
The first quarter of 2024 saw the Government roll out considerable changes to the Stage 3 Tax Cuts, inflation continuing to slow but remaining stubbornly high across some areas, surging…
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Quarterly Economic Update: Oct – Dec 2023
Global growth is forecast to slow and remain below its historical average in 2024, reflective of tighter monetary policy in advanced economies, as well as a soft outlook for China….
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Federal Budget 2023-24 Summary
Lady Luck has once again looked down fondly upon Australia, creating the first Federal Budget surplus in 15 years, through a higher tax take on record export earnings and increasing…
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