Australia’s annual inflation rose to 3.8% in the year to October (up from 3.6% in September). This is the first “complete” Monthly CPI release from…
Continue reading → Australian inflation ticked up in October
At its November meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to keep the cash rate steady at 3.60%, a move that was widely expected…
Continue reading → RBA Cash Rate Announcement: November 2025
Yesterday’s inflation report from the ABS showed consumer prices rose 1.3% in the September quarter, pushing annual inflation to 3.2%, above the Reserve Bank of…
Continue reading → Australia’s inflation surprise and what it means for you
From 20 September 2025, the government is increasing the deeming rates used to calculate income from financial assets for Age Pension payments in September. This…
Continue reading → Important Update for Age Pension Recipients
Albert Einstein once said, “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it… he who doesn’t, pays it.” As your…
Continue reading → Why time is your most powerful investment tool
As we approach the end of the 2024–25 financial year, it’s a crucial time to review your financial position and take advantage of opportunities that…
Continue reading → EOFY 2025: What Australians Should Know Before 30 June
The Australian Federal Election results are in, and Australia will enter the next term with a Labor majority government, marking Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s second…
Continue reading → How the recent Federal Election could influence your financial future
Last Friday, several major Australian superannuation funds, including AustralianSuper, Rest, HostPlus, Insignia (formally IOOF), and Australian Retirement Trust, have experienced a suspected coordinated cyberattack, resulting…
Continue reading → Retirement savings targeted in major Superannuation cyberattack
The recent US tariff announcement has led to significant market volatility, affecting equities and bond yields. This highlights the importance of diversification and maintaining a…
Continue reading → Tariffs hit, Markets react… Is your portfolio ready?
It can be very difficult to get the right balance of spending vs saving when you first retire. If you spend too much early on,…
Continue reading → What level of income do I need for a comfortable retirement?
