As the end of the financial year (EOFY) approaches, it’s an important time to assess your tax position and superannuation strategy. With regulatory changes coming into effect from 1 July, this period offers a timely opportunity to put effective plans in place. Whether you’re focused on...
Even as children, people create this big picture in their minds — a reflection of how they envision their life to be. Whether your big picture is similar to what’s called the Australian Dream (home ownership as the key to a better life) or not depends a...
With increasing life expectancy and shifting financial goals, many Australians are choosing to continue working beyond the age of 70. Whether for financial security, personal fulfilment, or social engagement, part-time work in retirement can offer numerous benefits. However, this choice also brings complexities, especially around superannuation contributions,...
Travel offers a chance to reset, recharge, and reconnect with nature, culture, and the people you love. But with so many incredible places to go and limited time or money, choosing where to go can feel overwhelming. Finding the right destination that fits your interests,...
Retirement can be a fulfilling and enriching stage of life, even more so when it’s approached with purpose and creativity. For those over 70 who are single, whether by choice, separation, or the loss of a life partner, keeping active, socially engaged, and mentally stimulated...
Elder abuse is a growing concern in Australia and globally, affecting individuals often aged 55 and over. While many associate abuse with physical harm, it can also be financial, emotional, psychological, or involve neglect. The reality is that elder abuse often occurs behind closed doors, frequently...
The future of many businesses struggling to stay afloat rests upon the Reserve Bank and Donald Trump. Business conditions in Australia remain perilously difficult, with insolvency levels at record highs in April, CreditorWatch reported in its monthly Business Risk Index on Thursday. But there are signs the...
Australia has yet to suffer a critical, Hollywood-style cyber security incident, according to the nation’s top online cop, but our defences are being tested and criminals grow in number. The rate of cyber attacks against Australian businesses may also be higher than statistics indicate, she warned...
Carbon offsets seemed like an environmentally savvy investment for food packaging firm BioPak when the company invested in a solar power project in Southeast Asia. But over more than a decade, the project’s price rose, its transparency fell and Gary Smith’s firm started to question whether...
A jump in the cost of building and renovating homes is not helping the case for more rate cuts. Headline inflation remained steady at 2.4 per cent in the 12 months to April, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported on Wednesday. But the result was higher than...
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