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
Insights
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
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
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
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
Working on your career could be your best money move
If you are trying to get ahead financially, it can sometimes feel harder than it should be. You budget, you plan, and you do your
23rd March 2026
Managing unexpected retirement
Stopping work is a big shift – especially when you haven’t planned for it. Why you might face a sudden retirement Only one-third of Australians
23rd March 2026
What the RBA wants Australians to do next to fight inflation – or risk more rate hikes
When the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board voted unanimously to lift the cash rate to 3.85% in February, the decision was driven by one
16th March 2026
Strategies for an unexpected retirement
The best time to start planning for retirement is yesterday. But the second-best time? Today. About two-thirds of Australians retire earlier than they anticipated because
16th March 2026