What happens to your super when you retire?
Superannuation is one of the important pillars of savings in retirement for most Australians. After years of working and contributing to your super fund, retirement is when you are finally...
Investing an inheritance from $10,000 to $100,000 whatever your life stage
Posted at 30 Nov 2025
in General Interest
Receiving an inheritance may be a once in a lifetime financial opportunity that also coincides with a very difficult, emotional time in your life. Whether you inherit $10,000 or $100,000,...
Protecting your money – Cybersecurity and scam awareness
Posted at 30 Nov 2025
in General Interest
Your super and investment savings represent years of hard work for a secure future. Unfortunately, they can be a prime target for scammers, causing significant financial loss and emotional distress. Financial scams...
Australian property market approaches $12 trillion as national price momentum builds
Posted at 30 Nov 2025
in General Interest
Overview The total value of Australian residential real estate is now $11.8 trillion. National housing values are gaining momentum, rising 2.2% over the September quarter alone. Darwin markets are setting...
Higher deeming incomes, Age Pension asset test limits and payments from 20 September
Deeming rates changed for the first time in five years in September, which will affect the income the government estimates retirees earn from their investments. At the same time, Age...
Economic update November 2025
Global Trade tensions re-escalated in October, with the US responding to increased rare earth export controls from China with an additional 100% tariff alongside export controls on critical software....
Your obligations as an SMSF trustee
The following outlines your obligations as a trustee or director of a corporate trustee of a Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) and what happens when they are not met. Understand your...
2025 financial year in review
A strong year for share returns Global shares delivered very strong returns in the past financial year. Optimism on the promise of ‘Artificial Intelligence’ (AI) as well as progress towards lower...
Protecting retirement income from inflation
Posted at 24 Aug 2025
in General Interest
The fall in inflation from multi decade highs is good news for the Australian economy. Many retirees are struggling to manage their cost of living because of the cumulative impact...
Reserve Bank interest rate decision
In short: The Reserve Bank cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in August to 3.6 per cent, after July's shock 'on hold' decision. The average owner-occupier with a $750,000 mortgage as...