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...
How much super do I need to retire in Australia?
Posted at 24 Aug 2025
in General Interest
The amount of super you need to support your retirement will depend on what kind of lifestyle you’re hoping to enjoy and how much income you’ll be earning in addition...
Secure your email
Posted at 24 Aug 2025
in General Interest
In today's world, we manage a significant part of our lives through emails. We use them to communicate with friends, family and colleagues. We also use email to sign up...
Carry forward concessional contributions
If you’re looking for ways to potentially increase your retirement savings while reducing tax, carry forward concessional contributions could be a good option. Carry forward concessional contributions If you’ve had time out...
Australian housing market update
Posted at 24 Aug 2025
in General Interest
Australian housing values rose another 0.6% in June, marking a fifth straight month of growth since conditions flattened out through the end of last year. Demonstrating the broad based nature...
Economic update August 2025
Global Financial markets rallied in July after the US struck trade deals with Japan and the EU, which involved a reduction in the tariff rate in exchange for over $1 trillion...
Spouse super contributions – what are the benefits?
If your partner is earning a low income, working part-time, or currently unemployed, boosting their super could be a smart financial move for both of you. When your partner isn’t earning...
The absurdity and calamity of US tariff policies
Posted at 18 May 2025
in General Interest
US tariffs are poorly designed, badly implemented and are already damaging both the US and global economies. The economic damage will only get worse as uncertainty further undermines business and...
Navigating market volatility
Posted at 18 May 2025
in General Interest
Financial markets have been erratic lately, understandably causing some concern for those of us with super and investments. While dips and major market events are a common feature of investing,...
Estate Planning and SMSFs
One of the main reasons an individual would use an SMSF is for estate planning as it can offer greater flexibility to beneficiaries than what is available via a public...