Five money tasks to start the new year
Getting on top of your finances is one of the most common new year’s resolutions. But sticking to them can be hard. If you want
23rd February 2026
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Be aware of disaster chasers
After a natural disaster, you may be targeted by ‘storm’ or ‘disaster’ chasers. They might claim to offer you quicker, cheaper, or specialised repair services,
23rd February 2026
Lifetime income streams
Setting up a lifetime income stream is one way to get regular payments in retirement. What is a lifetime income stream? A lifetime income stream
23rd February 2026
Should I pay off my home loan or invest in more assets?
Your mortgage, your super or your investments It’s tempting to pay off your mortgage as quickly as possible. But what about investing? Building your wealth
23rd February 2026
Do a debt detox to get your finances ‘home-loan ready’
Thinking of buying a home? That’s a big step and an exciting one too. But before you start scrolling through real estate listings, it’s important
23rd February 2026
Children’s share investments
Quoting a tax file number When you buy shares, you have a choice whether you quote a tax file number (TFN). If you quote a
16th February 2026
How depreciation works for a new investment property
Why depreciation matters for investors of new property? Depreciation is what the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) recognises as the gradual decrease in value of your investment
16th February 2026
Prepare for an SMSF shake-up in 2026
Self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) trustees always have a lot on their to-do lists but the first few months of 2026 are likely to be busier
16th February 2026
Five defining investing themes of 2025
The key factors that influenced trading on global financial markets 2025 was defined by dramatic shifts and surprising outcomes across global investment markets. From the
9th February 2026
Super health check
Why you should review your super Your super could be one of the biggest assets you’ll accumulate in your lifetime. However, many Australians think they
9th February 2026
Life cover
A sudden death can place financial stress on those who depend on you. If this happens, life cover can help them pay the bills and
26th January 2026
Your money, your priorities
Investing may be all about the numbers – growth, returns and risk – to build a secure future but increasingly investors are interested in an
26th January 2026