More super for mums, dads as parental leave laws pass
New mums and dads will get extra superannuation on their government-funded paid parental leave after reforms cleared federal parliament.Eligible parents with children born or adopted after July 1 will …
Top 10 Legal Concerns: Why seeking professional legal advice is essential
When navigating personal or business matters, legal questions often arise with significant implications.Seeking proper legal advice ensures that you avoid costly mistakes and operate within the confin …
Don’t put money on rates relief soon, borrowers warned
There are still no plans to cut interest rates soon as the Reserve Bank held the cash figure steady for what will be a calendar year.The RBA wants more signs inflation is under control before it will …
PM bats back questions over curbing property tax breaks
The prime minister has swatted away questions about curbing property tax breaks after reports of secret modelling.The federal government has sought advice from Treasury on scaling back negative gearin …
Interest rates in Australia have a significant impact on the economy, with effects felt by a range of individuals, including retirees and first-home buyers.The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) sets the …
Australia faces an underinsurance crisis, leaving many exposed to unexpected life challenges. A quick scroll on social media might reveal fundraisers for families who’ve lost a loved one. Tell-tale si …
Slow progress on unpaid super sparks calls for action
Australian workers are still missing out on billions in unpaid super each year, with the average affected worker left $30,000 worse off at retirement.Affecting nearly one in four workers – particularl …
Thriving in Retirement: A Blueprint for Lasting Health and Happiness.
Preparing for retirement involves more than just financial planning; maintaining your mental and physical fitness is crucial to enjoying a long and fulfilling post-work life.Here are ten top tips to h …
Signs of slow build back with home approvals sluggish
A sharp fall in approvals for apartments and townhouses has dragged total building approval numbers lower, interrupting four months of gains.Higher interest rates and pricey materials, labour and othe …
Half of under-40s expect to help parents in retirement
Many retirees worry they will chew through all their savings and those fears could be chilling conversations about transferring wealth down to their children, a survey by AMP has found.Young people ar …
Three essential insights for effective financial planning
As clients seeking financial guidance and planning services, we play a crucial role in ensuring a successful partnership with our financial planners. Here are three essential insights from our perspec …
Coalition smacked over ‘not-so-super’ home-buyer plan
Letting first-time buyers dip into their retirement savings for a housing deposit would push up house prices and, by extension, rents, new super industry analysis shows.Renters could end up paying $57 …
