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Insurance through super: everything you need to know
Did you know you can have insurance cover in your super fund? If you have super, you might also have...
Five ways to fix the biggest financial mistake Aussies make
Two in five Australians say they are not on track to meet their long term financial goals, according to new...
First Home Guarantee Scheme: how does it work?
You may be eligible to purchase your first home with as little as 5% deposit via the First Home Guarantee...
Financial tips when starting a new job
Whether you’re starting work for the first time or you’re changing jobs, there are key things to know and do....
Cost of aged care at home
Watching your ageing or frail parents or loved ones struggle with some of life’s basic activities such as cooking, cleaning...
Side hustle ideas
The rising cost of living is causing a strain on household budgets for many Australians. As a result, more are...
Misconceptions about super and taxes
Many people have a good idea of what super is and how much of their money goes into it. But...
Keeping your physical and mental wellbeing in retirement
Preparing yourself for retirement Retirement can cause a range of emotions so it’s important to prepare yourself emotionally as well...
Investing for property profit
When property prices are rising, renovating for a quick return is a popular investment strategy. But when markets are sluggish,...
How to get your will sorted
Making a will is an important way to help ensure that your wishes are respected and your loved ones are...
The impact of lifestyle on life insurance premiums
Life insurance premiums are calculated based on a number of factors, such as your age, gender, health at the time...
Pulse checking your finances
Your financial health is key to the health of your wellbeing, relationships, work and home life. It’s important to have...
Grow your retirement income
In retirement, every dollar counts and it is worth exploring different strategies to grow your retirement income. Here’s how do...
Pros and cons of Self Managed Super Funds (SMSFs)
While self managed super funds are not for everyone, they do offer significant benefits. Running an SMSF successfully requires investment,...
Nine bad habits of ineffective investors: common mistakes investors make
Introduction In the confusing and often seemingly illogical world of investing, investors often make various mistakes that keep them from...
AI and bank shares push super balances higher in 2024
Superannuation funds have recorded another impressive year of returns for members with international technology and Australian banking shares driving above...
What is a distribution?
A managed fund generates income from its investments – for example, through share dividends, interest on cash or fixed interest...
How do hedge funds work in a volatile market?
While an exposure to hedge funds can provide a lift to a portfolio’s performance, they also offer the potential to...
Ever thought of investing in essential services?
Investing in infrastructure is about investing in the companies that provide essential services to society and earning predictable, reliable returns...
Economic and market overview November 2024
Investors maintained a healthy risk appetite for much of October, which enabled major share markets to make further progress. Movements...
As value outperforms again, is your portfolio ready?
As value returns to market favour it’s time to check in on your portfolio – but not all value exposure...
Five signs you may need a financial adviser
You don't have time When you’re juggling your job with your personal and family life, it can be challenging to...
Caring for ageing parents
Some of us may help provide assistance to our ageing parents or other relatives in the future. That time may...
Navigating the transition to a successful retirement
Just as it is vital to invest in the financial planning, retirement planning must also focus on that other precious...
How fixed interest got its groove back
Looking for higher returns than cash in the bank with less volatility than shares and property? With interest rates generally...
Financial literacy for kids
Books can spark our imaginations, transport us to new worlds, and let us explore other times and other minds. They’re...
A guide to aged care
Moving into residential aged care can be an uncertain and overwhelming experience for everyone involved. On top of the personal...
8 tips to get a harder working home loan
It’s lucky Aussie homeowners are a pretty resilient bunch. All the interest rate rises over the past couple of years...
Residential aged care changes – what could they mean for me?
The Government has proposed a number of changes to the support available for ageing Australians at home, as well as...
Making the most of your retirement finances
You’ve waited a long time to reach retirement, so how do you make sure your hard earned savings go the...