The borrowing fallout from higher-for-longer rates
In lifting its official cash rate by 0.25% back to 3.85% in February, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) sent a clear signal that Australian
30th March 2026
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Is federal government spending really to blame for higher inflation? It’s not clear cut
There has been a spate of articles and commentary in recently calling on the Australian government to reduce spending. Those calling for government cuts –
30th March 2026
Scam alert: Scammers impersonating banks in text messages, phone calls and emails
Background There’s a rise in criminals calling, emailing or messaging people and pretending to be from the bank so that they can steal your money.
30th March 2026
Underinsurance: What it is and how to avoid it
When disaster strikes, the last thing you want to discover is that your insurance doesn’t stretch far enough. What is home underinsurance? Underinsurance means your
30th March 2026
Super tax shake up
Superannuation tax rules are changing again and there are implications for those with very large balances as well as those on lower incomes. In a
30th March 2026
Resist peer pressure and achieve your goals
When we hear the phrase peer pressure, most of us picture a playground dare or a group of teenagers urging someone to do something reckless.
30th March 2026
How cutting the capital gains tax discount could help rebalance the housing market
Capital gains tax is once again the subject of parliamentary debate, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers declining to rule out options for reform. Along with negative
30th March 2026
The hidden tax trap: understanding personal services income
With more Australians choosing self-employment and small business ownership, many turn to company structures for tax efficiency and flexibility. The appeal is clear: companies with
30th March 2026
Shares down on the oil shock – 5 key charts for investors to keep in mind
Key points – The War with Iran has led to a surge in oil prices & worries of stagflation which has pushed share markets sharply
23rd March 2026
Lodging your SMSF return on time is more important than ever
Running your own self-managed super fund (SMSF) comes with many responsibilities and lodging an annual return is one of the most important. While paperwork may
23rd March 2026
Depreciation for an older investment property
What is depreciation and how does it work? Depreciation is accounting for the decline in the value of an asset (in this case, a residential
23rd March 2026
ASIC warns investors on pump and dump scammers
How investors are being duped by unscrupulous operators In late December the Australian Securities & Investments Commission issued a warning to investors on so-called ‘pump
23rd March 2026