What is share market volatility
Volatility is how the return on an asset fluctuates over time. Using the share market as an example, volatility is often measured by changes in
18th May 2026
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Federal Budget 2026-27 Analysis
Reform and resilience in uncertain times Treasurer Jim Chalmers has framed the 2026 Federal Budget as “the most important and ambitious budget in decades”. “This
18th May 2026
Fuel tax credits
Fuel tax credits provides you with a credit (in dollars) for the fuel tax (excise or customs duty) that’s included in the price of fuel
18th May 2026
Aged care
If you need help at home, the Australian Government provides a range of care services. Where to start The first thing to do is think
18th May 2026
The 2026-27 Budget – responsibility, productivity and fairness – or is it?
Key points – The key changes are a wind back in negative gearing, the taxation of real capital gains, numerous moves to reduce regulation, and
12th May 2026
AI and money decisions
Using publicly available, general-purpose artificial intelligence (AI) for money questions? Learn when it can help, and when you should get more information. If you’ve ever
11th May 2026
EOFY prep that pays off for property investors
As the End of Financial Year approaches, it is an ideal time for property investors to pause, get organised and ensure their property portfolio is
11th May 2026
I’m close to retirement age. What are my options for drawing on my super savings?
Retiring well means making a series of decisions to ensure a financially secure post-work life. One practical step is to work out the income you
11th May 2026
Providing work vehicles or other perks to staff?
Providing perks to employees If you provide work vehicles or other perks to employees – even if they’re provided occasionally – you may be providing
11th May 2026
Retirement income options when markets are volatile
The income assumptions many have carried into retirement are being tested in the current economic climate. Markets have lurched from one direction to another; interest
11th May 2026
The Iran war and markets: Keeping perspective amid uncertainty
There’s a particular kind of unease that creeps in when market headlines start mixing geopolitics with talk of oil prices and recessions. That feeling has
11th May 2026
The RBA hikes again to control inflation – lessons learned from the 1970s
Key points – The RBA hiked its cash rate for the third time this year by another 0.25% to 4.35% in response to inflation running
6th May 2026