Dealing With Higher Inflation: Strategies to Thrive Amidst Rising Costs

June 1, 2023

The cost of living continues to rise, and many are feeling the pinch. However, there are ways to navigate and adapt to this challenging financial landscape. If you’re looking for practical solutions and workarounds to help you tackle higher...[Read More]

10 Essential Winter Home Maintenance Tips

June 1, 2023

While winter in Australia may not be as harsh as in other parts of the world, it’s still essential to keep your home in tip-top shape during the colder months. So, if you need a handy winter home maintenance checklist, this is for you.  Use this...[Read More]

Struggling to make mortgage repayments? Here are some steps you can take

June 1, 2023

Owning a home is a significant milestone. However, the financial responsibility of mortgage repayments can be daunting for some homeowners. In times of financial difficulty, it’s essential to find ways to manage your mortgage and avoid defaulting...[Read More]

Master the Art of Requesting to Work Remotely: A Step-by-Step Guide

June 1, 2023

The remote work trend has gained significant momentum in recent years, offering employees the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. If you’re planning to join the ranks of remote workers, convincing your employer to grant you this...[Read More]

What to do when a loved one passes away

June 1, 2023

Handling the death of someone you love can be one of the most challenging experiences in life. When a loved one passes away, complex emotions rise to the surface, depending on the quality of your relationship with the one who died. You may need to...[Read More]

End of financial year tax tips

June 1, 2023

July 1st is fast approaching, and we all know what that means. Yes, it’s tax time. Unfortunately, filing taxes can be a laborious, frustrating, time-consuming, and somewhat overwhelming process for some of us. However, for others, filing their...[Read More]

Oliver’s insights – sell in May and go away? The worry list for shares (and the good news!)

June 1, 2023

Key points – Shares are vulnerable to a pull back in the months ahead reflecting the rising risk of recession on the back of central bank tightening and weak seasonal influences.  – Falling inflation should enable central banks, including the...[Read More]

Treasury secretary discusses key economic data

May 31, 2023

THE AUSTRALIAN ECONOMY * The Australian economy expanded by 3.6 per cent in 2022, driven by a post-pandemic rebound in consumer spending * Demand is easing, with global growth set to be the weakest in two decades, outside the GFC and pandemic * In a...[Read More]

Treasury says corporate profits not driving inflation

May 31, 2023

Treasury says excessive corporate profits are not fuelling inflation, except in the mining sector. Weighing in on a recent debate, the department sided with the Reserve Bank of Australia and agreed profits were not significantly driving up consumer...[Read More]

How often you pay super to employees is changing

May 31, 2023

From 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay their employees’ super at the same time as their salary and wages. Currently, employers are only required to pay their employees’ super entitlements on a quarterly basis. The start...[Read More]

Sweet deal for exporters, consumers as UK deal starts

May 31, 2023

The free-trade deal between Australia and the UK has exporters buzzing – and it will provide sweet deals for some local buyers too. Australian producers of wine, beef, sheep meat, grains, rice, sugar, honey and dairy products will all benefit from...[Read More]

Aussies allowed to live longer in the UK under new deal

May 31, 2023

Young Australians will be able to live and work in the UK longer and take advantage of a special visa up to the age of 35 under eased rules agreed between the two nations. The free trade deal between Australia and the UK has come into effect, with...[Read More]

Inflation still hot as RBA comments on risks and rent

May 31, 2023

RBA governor Philip Lowe has outlined a number of risks to the central bank’s task of returning inflation to target as the monthly consumer price index comes in at a hotter-than-expected 6.8 per cent. Headline inflation lifted from 6.3 per cent in...[Read More]

Philip Lowe urges diversity on Reserve Bank board

May 31, 2023

Populating the new monetary policy board solely with economists would be a backward step, Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe says. The governor favours a diverse board that includes business people and labour market experts. Dr Lowe’s comments...[Read More]

AI use not the ‘Wild West’, company executives warned

May 31, 2023

More than two-thirds of Australian organisations have embraced artificial intelligence but many executives are largely ignorant of existing laws governing their use, according to a new report. Artificial intelligence is fast becoming an essential...[Read More]