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| Get that money mindset this year | A 9-step guide to getting on top of your finances in 2024 |
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| Is ‘keeping up with the Joneses’ holding you back? |
| Avoiding emotional bias in financial decision making |
| Countries producing the most solar power by gigawatt hours |
| How mindfulness can improve the way we work |
| Falling inflation - what does it mean for investors? |
| How to retire with greater confidence |
| The 1% rule – tiny changes add up to a BIG difference |
| Wheat Production by Country |
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| 2024 - a list of lists regarding the macro investment outlook |
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| Australian home prices up on supply shortfall, but at risk from high rates |
| Catching the kindness bug |
| Helping you loosen the purse strings |
| How much do we depend on China? |
| Negative gearing: Time to re-evaluate your strategy? |
| The threat of higher oil and petrol prices flowing from the war in Israel |
| How much longer will Australian household savings last? |
| Four reasons inflation may rise again... and why we think it won’t |
| Managing the rising costs of raising kids |
| Time to Spring clean your finances? |
| Has the RBA finished rate hikes? |
| 3 graphs that explain what’s happening with Australian wages |
| Why an emergency fund delivers peace of mind |
| How do interest rates affect your investments? |
| The financial literacy gender gap and what to do about it |
| What the manufacturing downturn means for investors and the economy |
| Will these super changes affect you? |
| 9 money mistakes people make in retirement |
| Why the need to lift productivity |
| Intergenerational Report 2023 |
| Oldest Buildings in the World |
| The confusing economic picture |
| 9 money mistakes people make in retirement |
| How much do you need to retire comfortably in Australia? |
| How to prepare financially for starting a family |
| Understanding home loans |
| Peak Australian home ownership |
| Your end of financial year super checklist |
| Tax-deductible superannuation contributions explained |
| Making superannuation downsizer contributions |
| 9 ways to boost your super savings |
| Sell in May and go away? The worry list for shares (and the good news!) |
| Can I go back to work if I’ve already accessed my super? |
| Your 7-point retirement planning checklist |
| Super contribution rules when you’re in your 60s and 70s |
| What happens to my super when I move overseas? |
| RBA Review |
| Term deposit vs savings account: what’s the difference? |
| How Australia’s perceptions of wealth are changing in the 2020s |
| The benefits of reaching your 60s in Australia |
| Understanding Lender’s Mortgage Insurance (LMI) |
| Overview of the Federal Budget 2023 – 24 |
| Five charts on investing to keep in mind in rough times like now |
| Five charts on investing to keep in mind in rough times like now |
| Blue collar, white collar - how the job you do can affect your financial stress |
| 5 things to consider when saving for a house deposit |
| How to review your direct debits and save |
| Top tips on how to save money |
| The RBA hikes rates by another 0.25% - are we there yet? |
| How to avoid bill shock with bill-smoothing payments |
| When can I access my super? |
| How investment market volatility could affect your super |
| Can you teach your kids to defer gratification? |
| 5 ways to create your own good fortune this Lunar New Year |
| Seven reasons why Australian shares are likely to outperform global shares over the medium term |
| Understanding fixed, variable and split rate home loans |
| Should you give your teenager a credit card |
| How to trick yourself into saving money |
| How much super should you have at your age? |
| Guide to your preservation age |
| How to budget in 3 simple steps |
| Review of 2022, outlook for 2023 |
| A 2022 Advent Calendar for our clients |
| 11 things to know about your super |
| What is equity and how can I use it to invest? |
| Shares may have bottomed |
| What is the retirement age in Australia? |
| Positive results from research into the value of financial advice. |
| Budget October 2022-23 - Comprehensive summary |
| Planning a career break? |
| Federal Budget: all the key points you need to know |
| Federal Budget 2022: Winners and Losers |
| 7 easy ways to save for the future today |
| Federal Budget 2022/23 - Documents and Facts Sheets |
| The quick guide to redrawing on your home loan |
| Seven things for investors to keep in mind in rough times like these |
| Who is winning the streaming wars |
| Considerations for different retirement living options |
| Reviewing your personal insurance policy |
| How does the First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS) work? |
| Australia’s productivity challenge – why it matters and what to do about it |
| The Countries that Consume the Most Beer in the World |
| 9 tips for first home buyers |
| 6 tips to reduce your debts before you retire |
| How catch-up concessional contributions work |
| Booms, busts and investor psychology |
| Largest wind power producers in the world |
| Emergency fund: What it is and how to build it fast |
| Eight tips to consider in times of volatility |
| State and Federal COVID-19 support---Aug 2022 |
| Rising home loan interest rates explained - what you need to know |
| How to budget as interest rates rise |
| Inflation in the 70s - baby boomer fantasy or nightmare? |
| Largest natural gas produces by country from 1970-2021 |
| How could the latest Budget impact your tax return? |
| 8 indicators you may not be ready to retire |
| What is an offset account and how does it work? |
| How to invest responsibly and ethically. |
| National property prices fall for the first time since the pandemic |
| Australia’s new Government |
| Is my employer paying me the right super? |
| 7 age pension traps to avoid |
| What is gazumping and how to prevent it happening to you |
| Total GDP Nominal by Country ( 1960-2050) |
| Can you use your pension to retire debt free? |
| Super changes that could affect you from 1 July 2022 |
| Your super checklist for EOFY |
| 9 money conversations to have with your partner |
| Australian housing slowdown Q&A |
| Largest cities in the world 1500 to 2100 |
| Federal budget 2022: Winners and Losers |
| Why Australian interest rates are likely to rise and when |
| Living costs for retirees rise at fastest pace in 10 years |
| 9 money tips if you’re having a baby |
| The US Federal Reserve starts raising interest rates |
| Federal Budget 2022 – Overview |
| Federal Budget 2022 and YOU - Part 1 |
| Federal Budget 2022 and YOU - Part 2 |
| The escalation in Ukraine tensions - implications for investors |
| Why it’s important to think about insurance ahead of retirement |
| Budget smarter with the 50/20/30 rule |
| What happens to my super when I die? |
| DGP by country since 1800 |
| Tax-deductible super contributions explained |
| Share market falls - seven things for investors to keep in mind |
| Vaccination rates (Dose) |
| Understanding insurance in your super |
| How can refinancing your home loan save you money? |
| 2022 - a list of lists regarding the macro investment outlook |
| Review of 2021, outlook for 2022 |
| Bull vs Bear |
| How to save for retirement at every age |
| Five ways you can start to bridge the super gender gap today |
| 5 money mistakes to avoid if you’re going guarantor |
| Our 2021 Advent Calendar. |
| How does a transition to retirement pension work? |
| Asian Economies (1960 - 2020) |
| The longer-term legacy of coronavirus |
| What you should know about creating your will and estate plan |
| What info is on my credit report and why does it matter? |
| The worry list for shares - how worrying are they? |
| Types of retirement pensions explained |
| 7 ways to stay active and healthy in retirement |
| There’s an investor in all of us - and most of us already invest in one way or another |
| World's most productive countries |
| Why is Australian housing so expensive and what can be done to improve housing affordability? |
| COVID relief continues for retirees |
| Greenhouse gas emission by country since 1880 |
| How does the First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS) work? |
| Spouse super contributions - what are the benefits? |
| China’s growth slowdown and regulatory crackdown |
| Lockdowns and mental health |
| Salary sacrificing into super - how it works |
| Super bring-forward rules now apply to more people |
| The work test and work test exemption explained |
| Coronavirus continues to cause havoc globally and in Australia |
| Five ways to turn down the noise and stay focused as an investor |
| Considerations for different retirement living options |
| Videos and other resources for our clients |
| Keeping your super on track during a career break |
| Your guide to the super guarantee (SG) and rate changes |
| The never-ending coronavirus pandemic |
| Can I go back to work if I’ve already accessed my super? |
| 2020-21 saw investment returns rebound |
| Tax Time Checklists - Super Funds; Individuals; and Company, Trust, Partnership |
| What is capital gains tax and when might I have to pay it? |
| 6 steps to help you feel more positive about your finances |
| End of year (EOY) financial strategies |
| The 2021-22 Australian Budget - Analysis |
| Videos to help understand financial planning topics. |
| Investing on behalf of your kids |
| Super contribution caps are going up from 1 July 2021 |
| Protecting your loved ones |
| Federal Budget 2021 - Overview |
| Building a more secure and resilient Australia |
| Federal Budget 2021 - Health |
| The return of geopolitical risk? - what to watch over the remainder of 2021 |
| Relationship break-up entitlements when you're in a de facto |
| What do you need to think about when deciding when to retire? |
| 6 steps to building good financial habits |
| RBA on hold and likely to remain easy for a long while yet as full employment gets more of a look in |
| More Aussies look to buy property and refinance |
| A new crypto world is emerging - the non-fungible token |
| Saving for your child's future |
| 5 tips for creating your own good fortune this Lunar New Year |
| A broad range of Calculators. |
| Shares have had a very strong rebound since March last year so where are we in the investment cycle? |
| ATO Small Business Newsroom |
| Many in the dark about retirement |
| Transfer balance cap set to increase to $1.7 million |
| How to rebuild your super after a COVID-19 withdrawal |
| Financial wellness in 2020 - how did yours compare? |
| The global economy and investment markets this year |
| ASIC sounds warning around high-yield bond scams |
| Is $1m enough to retire? |
| How much super should I have at my age? |
| Tips for parents who became the bank of mum and dad |
| How to 2020-proof your finances |
| Vaccination rates as they happen around the world |
| 2021 - a list of lists regarding the macro investment outlook |
| 2020 - the year that united us |
| Videos and other resources for our clients |
| How to review your direct debits and save |
| Majority of working Aussies to benefit from personal income tax cuts |
| 2020 is coming to an end. Phew!! |
| Review of 2020, outlook for 2021 |
| The right times for financial advice |
| Is your home loan still right for you? |
| 3 golden rules that make saving for retirement easier |
| How to budget for your social life in retirement |
| Still The Lucky Country |
| Comprehensive list of COVID-19 initiatives and packages. |
| Understanding the Age Pension income and assets test |
| Considerations when downsizing your home |
| Ways to help reduce your debts before you retire |
| How to identify (and beat) your spending triggers |
| Budget 2020 - A very comprehensive break down. |
| Budget 2020 - Fact Sheets |
| Budget 2020 - At a Glance, Overview, Outlook |
| JobKeeper extension – changes implemented |
| Australia's "eye popping" budget deficit and public debt blow out |
| The economics of COVID-19 lockdowns |
| How mindfulness can improve the way we work |
| Taking control of your personal finances in a COVID-19 world |
| September update of latest COVID-19 initiatives. |
| Seven reasons why the trend in shares will likely remain up, albeit with bumps along the way |
| Market outlook Q&A |
| Changes to super contribution rules for over 65s |
| COVID-19: How long may your super savings take to recover? |
| Boost your super in the lead up to retirement |
| 4 ways to help prepare your finances for a recession |
| JobKeeper - Latest Update |
| The fiscal cliff is more likely to be a fiscal slope |
| Australian economic and fiscal update |
| Protect yourself from COVID-19 related scams |
| The economic hangover of COVID-19: how long will it last? |
| How to rebuild your super after a COVID-19 withdrawal |
| Market update - July 2020 |
| Investment options and retirement |
| Extra Tools & Resources for our clients. |
| The Australian economy and recovery from COVID-19 |
| Digital payments and online banking for older Aussies |
| The coming surge in Australia's budget deficit and public debt due to coronavirus |
| 10 medium to longer-term implications from the coronavirus shock |
| Thinking about insurance ahead of retirement |
| Gifting and financial generosity during coronavirus |
| Diversification - why it matters now more than ever |
| The value of financial advice |
| Our Website, your resources |
| Light at the end of the coronavirus tunnel |
| Market update |
| Changes to pension drawdown and deeming rates |
| Preserving retirement saving during COVID-19 |
| How investment market volatility could affect your super |
| COVID-19: Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package |
| The coronavirus pandemic and the economy – a Q&A from an investment perspective |
| Money challenges women face |
| Data so large it's hard to comprehend. |
| Is coronavirus driving a recession, depression or an economic hit like no other? |
| Holding your nerve – why retirees fear a market plunge |
| Historic $130bn wage subsidy to cover 6 million workers |
| Stage 2 – Covid-19 stimulus package. |
| Covid-19 Update - Small Business |
| PM launches $17.6 billion virus stimulus plan |
| The plunge in shares – seven things investors need to keep in mind |
| Three reasons why low inflation is good for shares and property |
| Can refinancing my home loan save me money? |
| Expected GDP by country 2010 to 2100 |
| Super investment options – what’s right for you? |
| Life beyond work |
| Statistical picture of Australia - Update |
| A resource hub for our clients. |
| Market Update |
| Real Time World Population Growth - Wow!! |
| Dividends explained |
| Start 2020 with a best snapshot of Australia. |
| 5 tips for green investing |
| Make Australians save again |
| Bushfires and the Australian economy |
| Grow your super in the new year |
| Australia by the Numbers |
| How to create realistic goals…… and stick to them. |
| 5 days to get your finances in order |
| Our Advent calendar for 2019 |
| 5 reasons why I’m not so fussed about the global outlook |
| Superannuation changes |
| You'll be the life of the party when armed with this information! |
| 7 tips to improve your financial wellness |
| Rebooting for retirement |
| 5 reasons why the A$ may be close to the bottom |
| Resist today, relax tomorrow |
| Market Update 30 September 2019 |
| How much superannuation is enough? |
| All Australia's vital statistics - October 2019 |
| 6 new financial videos |
| Boost savings with compound interest |
| High times for low interest rates |
| Market Update - September 2019 |
| Will the world slip up on oil again? |
| Australia by the numbers - September 2019 |
| Spending money in a cashless world |
| Dealing with being cash poor and asset rich |
| Saving for a rainy day |
| Market update |
| Access to more resources and tools than most websites. |
| Nine reasons why recession remains unlikely in Australia |
| Can I go back to work if I’ve accessed my super? |
| How's Australia doing statistically? |
| Protecting your super package. |
| Making the most of record-low interest rates. |
| Market Update 2019 |
| How the top 10 global companies have changes since 1998 |
| The longest US economic expansion ever |
| When can I access my super |
| Australia by numbers – Update |
| How to retire early |
| How to play catch up with your Super |
| Inflation undershoots in Australia |
| 9 money mistakes to avoid in retirement |
| What a financial planner does to help. |
| Australia's vital statistics. |
| What kind of money parent are you? |
| How to save money |
| Federal Budget 2019 - Overview |
| How the 2019 Federal Budget affects you |
| New Global growth slowing, plunging bond yields & inverted yield curves |
| Women and Money |
| Market Update - March 2019 |
| The problem with getting to 53 years of age. |
| How to avoid a travel debt hangover |
| Things to avoid as a newbie investor |
| Budget Time - How's Australia going? |
| Most older Aussies prefer home care over a nursing home |
| Why growth in China is unlikely to slow too far |
| 10 money conversations to have when your relationship heats up |
| Australia slides into a 'per capita recession' |
| 6 steps to get your money stuff together |
| All you need to know about how Australia is going. |
| Australian housing downturn Q&A |
| 6 ways to reduce your credit card debt once and for all |
| 5 life insurance questions you've always wanted to ask |
| 2019 a list of lists - regarding the macro investment outlook |
| Part 4 - The major benefit of ‘behavioural coaching' |
| How to adult—a quick guide to personal finances in your 20s |
| How Australia is performing. |
| The Australian economy in 2019 |
| Holiday budgeting tips— How to avoid a travel debt hangover |
| Australia - a comprehensive run-down of our vital statistics. |
| The Fed and market turmoil - the Fed turns a bit dovish but not enough (yet) |
| 12 ways to avoid waste this Christmas |
| Rising US interest rates, trade wars, the US midterm election results, etc |
| Our Advent calendar for 2018 |
| Responsible and ethical investing |
| What are the 3 biggest living expenses for households? |
| Your Adviser and Behavioural Coaching |
| Stop!! Don't do a paper Budget, use our online budgeting tools instead. |
| Information needed to be the BBQ expert. |
| Would you like to retire by 40? |
| The property cycle and the economy |
| How financial advice helps create wealth. |
| 7 money personalities you may identify with or want to avoid |
| Are shares expensive? |
| How's Australia doing statistically? |
| Super investment options – what’s right for you? |
| Here's how to lead a happier life |
| What happened to all the worries about rising inflation and bond yields? Goldilocks, tariffs, Turkey & other things |
| Is it better to buy an investment property or home first? |
| Nine keys to successful investing |
| This information will turn you into a fireside expert. |
| How Australians will use their tax return |
| Lessons from the blue zones: secrets of a long life |
| Trumponomics and investment markets |
| Tools for budgeting, cash flow, Super and more …. |
| How tax deductible personal super contributions work |
| How much super should I have at my age? |
| The rise of the gig economy and side gigs (thanks to technology) |
| Statistics for all Australians |
| Watch out for tax scams |
| Now’s the time for tax planning |
| After the Australian household debt and east coast housing booms |
| Why it pays to contribute to your partner's super |
| Australia by numbers – Update |
| How to deal with financial stress – nearly 1 in 3 affected |
| Federal Budget 2018 – Overview |
| Your Budget |
| 4 components of our 2018 Federal Budget |
| US China trade war fears – Q & A |
| Tools to help you manage your financial position are available on our site. |
| 7 ways to boost your super |
| Australians reveal their priority goals |
| Australia by numbers – Update |
| Your retirement questions answered |
| How to make money by turning your unwanted goods into cash |
| Our website is really our digital office. |
| Bitcoin – is it really for you? |
| Spread your money, reduce risk |
| Love and money? It’s not about control |
| The pullback in shares - seven reasons not to be too concerned |
| Australia. All you need to know to be the expert. |
| Australian’s love affair with debt - how big is the risk? |
| 5 ways to keep a cool head in a falling share market |
| 2018 – a list of lists regarding the macro investment outlook |
| Sports lovers enjoy better financial fitness |
| Where Australia is at. Our leading indicators. |
| The year that was and the year ahead |
| Add some extra cash to your New Year |
| New year, new financial resolutions |
| Our Advent calendar for 2017 |
| Where are we in the global investment cycle? |
| Australia's vital statistics |
| 12 ways to enjoy summer without spending a fortune |
| One in three Aussies travel without protection |
| Digital payment options could see you spend more this Christmas |
| If you’ve always thought property prices only go up… |
| Will Australian house prices crash? |
| Where are we in the global investment cycle and what's the risk of a 1987 style crash? |
| Money steps for women |
| Resources on our site to help you, your family and your friends. |
| Australian Dietary Guidelines and healthy eating chart (PDF) |
| How to retire, your way |
| Prepare for retirement without missing out today |
| Be the boss of your cash |
| The Australian economy bounces back again |
| Should you lend money to family? |
| Money mistakes people make in their 50s and 60s |
| Australian Dietary Guidelines and healthy eating chart (PDF) |
| Eight steps to improved cashflow... and lifestyle |
| Powerful Budgeting, cash flow and Super Tools available on our site. |
| 5 ways Australians will use their tax return this year |
| Australia's leading causes of death - ABS |
| The threat of war with North Korea |
| Six traits of Australians living the dream |
| The break higher in the Australian dollar is likely to be limited |
| Money can buy you happiness, you’re just spending it wrong |
| Key Economic Indicators, 2017 – updated |
| Helping your kids buy a home |
| From Goldilocks to taper tantrum 2.0 |
| What’s your debt age? |
| Doing a budget is a good idea but .... |
| Planning is the key to making it financially |
| What to do when you come into money |
| Managing your money when you move in together |
| Reduce your bills with these household items |
| It pays to contribute to your partner's super |
| How to cope with losing independence |
| Transition to retirement income streams |
| The Australian economy hits another rough patch |
| Watch out for tax scams |
| The three core pillars of this year's budget |
| Federal Budget - 2017-18 - Overview |
| Federal Budget - 2017-18 - Budget documents |
| Make the most of the current super caps |
| Five, four, three… it’s not too late to get more in super |
| Super changes are coming |
| What’s your debt age? |
| Australian cash rate on hold |
| Super changes this financial year - Dr Shane Oliver - video |
| The door is closing on super’s current caps |
| Is Donald Trump's honeymoon with investors over? |
| Estate planning and why you need a super plan |
| What does a comfortable retirement look like? |
| Give your career a health check |
| Super changes from July 2017 |
| Changes to the Age Pension assets test |
| Keep your money safe over the silly season |
| Looking ahead at 2017 |
| Review of 2016, outlook for 2017 - looking better despite the political noise |
| Merry Christmas for 2016, a Happy New Year and a prosperous 2017. |
| 54.2 million worries |
| Five tips for happy healthy ageing |
| Thinking about managing your own super? |
| Sending more to the tax office than you should? |
| Government pulls back on proposed changes to super |
| Market Update - What to consider when investing in a low return world |
| Stop!! Don't do a paper Budget, use our online budgeting tools instead. |
| Oliver's Insight - Megatrends |
| Value of Advice |
| A growing family doesn't have to blow the budget |
| Blinded by optimism |
| Thinking about managing your own super? |
| The investment outlook - it's not all that bad! |
| What’s your biggest obstacle to financial success? |
| Ageing Parents |
| Should you own the roof over your head? |
| Be a senior entrepreneur on your own terms! |
| Brexit and other key developments |
| Brexit wins |
| Commentary on major issues - AMP |
| Five money habits for a happy financial year |
| Are grandparents giving too much? |
| Remember to factor in parental subsidies at tax time |
| 2016-17 Federal Budget - AMP |
| 2016 Budget in detail |
| How (and why) to talk to your adult children about insurance |
| Procrastination: Just do it. Eventually. |
| Why Australian property won't collapse |
| The Lucky Country holding up pretty well |
| Have we reached the bottom? |
| The evolution of the Chinese consumer |
| Retirement rolls around faster than you think |
| Pressed for time? |
| Changes to the Age Pension assets test |
| Women are building financial intelligence |
| Heirlooms no more |
| Initial market falls precede stronger returns - Shane Oliver |
| What exactly is income protection insurance and do I need it? |
| A rough start to the year, which could have further to go |
| Aged Care - Changes to Assessment of Rental Income |
| A bump in the road, then a new start |
| New year, new start – are you ready for retirement? |
| Review of 2015, outlook for 2016 - Dr Shane Oliver |
| We wish you a Merry Christmas for 2015 and a Happy New Year |
| Go easy on the plastic over Christmas |
| Resolutions for a wealthy future |
| The Australian dollar doing what it normally does - overshoot. Dr Shane Oliver |
| How to manage volatility in a low return world |
| The Australian economy - more help will be needed. Dr Shane Oliver |
| Insurance through my super |
| Four tactics to build an investment portfolio |
| The demand for global infrastructure |
| Help achieve your investment goals with dynamic asset allocation |
| The Power of Budgeting |
| Jump retirement hurdles with a coach |
| Preparing for the time of your life |
| A Super Loan for all reasons |
| Making a smooth transition |
| Australian Government - Budget 2015 |
| Budget 2015 - some professional opinions |
| Achieving a comfortable retirement |
| Is off-the-plan on the money? |
| Should I take my super as a lump sum or not? |
| Do you have a key person in your business? |
| Tips for success in a competitive job market |
| All you need to know about buying at auction |
| To sell or not to sell? |
| Saving in a material world |