How to be healthy, wealthy and wise
9 July
Living your best life is not about chasing perfection. It is about making steady, thoughtful choices that support your health, strengthen your financial position and help you make wiser decisions along the way. The old saying “healthy, wealthy and...[Read More]
Spin the globe: A three-week luxury adventure for two
9 July
Successful careers can bring exciting opportunities, but they can also make it difficult to step away from busy schedules and decide how to spend precious holiday time. For a young professional couple with no children, travel offers the chance to...[Read More]
How to teach your kids about investment
9 July
As a parent, you want what’s best for your children. This is why you teach them about cleanliness, health, nutrition, good behaviour, the value of education and so on. But how come very few parents take the time to teach their kids about...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – 2025-26 saw lots of noise but strong returns (again) – can it continue?
8 July
Key points While we saw a long list of worries over the last year, 2025-26 saw another financial year of strong returns. Risks around Iran and oil, various other geopolitical issues, sticky inflation and possible further rate hikes and AI related...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – Was life really better in the good old days?
8 July
Key points Angst about economic conditions has been running high in recent times. This is evident in chronically low consumer confidence readings and a downtrend in measures of happiness. It’s also arguably evident in the rise of populist...[Read More]
Inflation-fuelling supply shocks under RBA microscope
8 July
Expect to hear more from the Reserve Bank as it grapples with how to navigate a world punctuated by more frequent supply shocks due to heightened geopolitical tensions and climate change. With shocks like the Middle East oil crisis and Donald...[Read More]
Family affair: investor tax changes spawn new tactics
8 July
A 1950s red brick walk-up in southwest Brisbane is a window into how the federal budget is reshaping the property market. Marketed as “the ultimate set-up for multi-generational living”, the three-unit apartment block in Oxley has bucked the...[Read More]
Super funds defy global upheaval to deliver big gains
8 July
In a lacklustre year for Australian equities, superannuation funds have provided a bright spot for those members securing double-digit returns. The financial year began with residual worries about US tariffs, with the US-Israeli war with Iran...[Read More]
Longest stretch of weak growth since 1990s forecast
8 July
Australia’s economy is set to grow below two per cent for the longest period since the early 1990s, exposing a malaise long masked by population growth, a report has warned. Rarely has the economics advisory group adopted such a downbeat...[Read More]
Location set for Australia’s first gas-free steel mill
8 July
Australia’s first new steel mill in three decades will be unlike any before it. Run entirely on electricity, the Greensteel Australia factory to be built in the NSW Hunter region will make steel that’s low emissions and unencumbered by fossil...[Read More]
Why people avoid financial advice—and three reasons they shouldn’t
2 July
Most people want to feel financially secure. They want to manage their household expenses, build savings, make the most of their superannuation and eventually enjoy a lifestyle of choice. Yet many Australians delay speaking with a Financial Adviser,...[Read More]
Aged care conversations every family should have
2 July
Aged care is one of the most emotional and important topics a family will ever face. It often involves three generations: ageing parents, adult children, siblings, partners, and sometimes grandchildren who are deeply connected to the person needing...[Read More]
Spin the globe: A four-week family adventure
2 July
Choosing a family holiday can sometimes feel harder than packing for one. Parents may dream of beautiful scenery and cultural experiences, while school-aged children imagine theme parks, wildlife encounters and endless opportunities for adventure....[Read More]
Top 10 tips to improve your sleep
2 July
Sleep is one of the foundations of good health, yet it is often the first thing we sacrifice when life becomes busy. A restful night supports concentration, mood, physical recovery, immune function, and our ability to manage everyday stress. When...[Read More]
Weak housing market could imperil Australia’s economy
1 July
The Reserve Bank is worried Australia’s economy could be weakened by a housing market slowdown accelerated by the federal budget, a readout of its last interest rates meeting shows. The central bank’s monetary policy board voted unanimously to...[Read More]