
Quarterly Economic Update: October -December 2024
The final quarter of 2024 reflected a mixed economic landscape. While consumer spending and equity markets showed resilience, persistent inflation, cost-of-living pressu
Inflation vs. Your Savings
Inflation is a slow force working against your financial goals. It can quietly erode the purchasing power of your money over time. While it’s tempting to see cash as a
Quarterly Economic Update: July – September 2024
The Australian economy is still growing, but things are moving slower than usual, and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is being cautious with any changes to interest
Is FORO ruining your retirement?
FORO – the fear of running out. I’d never heard the expression until I met Mark and Susan. Of course I’d heard of FOMO, the fear of missing out, but
The impact of student loans when buying a home
For many Australians, particularly young Australians, the dream of home ownership is often accompanied by the reality of carrying student loans, known as HECS-HELP debt.
Quarterly Economic Update: April – June 2024
The economy continues to slow, with inflation remaining sticky, the new federal budget making waves, and global events that may have a significant impact.
5 ways to boost your Super with contributions before EOFY
Looking to give your superannuation a boost before the end of the financial year? Look no further! Follow these five savvy strategies to maximise your con
Quarterly Economic Update: Jan-Mar 2024
The first quarter of 2024 saw the Government roll out considerable changes to the Stage 3 Tax Cuts, inflation continuing to slow but remaining stubbornly high across som
Charting a course to financial recovery
Australian Bureau of Statistics, (ABS) figures indicate that between 2017-2018 and 2019-2020 total average household debt rose from $190,000 to $204,000. That’s an