Australia’s 2.7 million small businesses are being squeezed, with their costs up by almost a quarter since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report by a business-focused bank. AMP Bank Go on Tuesday released its inaugural Small Business Cost Pressure Index, which...
Investing in shares can be an effective way to build long-term wealth, but it also brings tax obligations that every investor should understand. Whether you own a handful of shares or a diversified investment portfolio, keeping accurate records and working closely with your accountant can make...
Reaching retirement age often comes with a long-held expectation: this is finally the time to live the dream. After decades of working, raising a family, paying bills and meeting responsibilities, retirement can represent freedom, choice and the opportunity to focus on what matters most. But what...
Few travel combinations are as rewarding as Greece and Italy. Both offer ancient cities, beautiful coastlines, village life, warm hospitality and memorable food. Yet each has its own rhythm. Greece feels relaxed and shaped by the sea, while Italy surrounds you with art, theatre and...
Starting a business involves much more than choosing a name, creating a logo and finding customers. The legal decisions made in the early stages can affect personal liability, tax arrangements, ownership, commercial relationships and the future value of the business. A legal professional can help you...
As life changes, your home may no longer suit your needs as well as it once did. Perhaps your family is growing, you need a home office, the kitchen feels outdated, or you simply want more space and comfort. When this happens, homeowners usually face...
Each person’s journey to happiness is distinct, shaped by personal experiences, values, and desires. While certain factors that impact happiness might be beyond control, such as genetic predispositions or unpredictable life events, a considerable aspect of happiness emerges from choices and actions. Are you currently traversing...
Falling inflation levels have defied Reserve Bank predictions, alleviating fears another interest-rate hike is imminent. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data showed headline annual inflation falling to 3.8 per cent in June, down from four per cent a month earlier. The figure is the lowest level...
Labor has backed superannuation payments for Australia’s youngest workers, regardless of the number of hours they work. The party says it will “ensure that all workers, including those under 18 and regardless of how they are engaged, can accumulate superannuation on every dollar earned”. The amendment to...
Allowing three-storey townhouses to be built on most residential land is one of the key recommendations of a major report outlining what Australia needs to do to fix its housing crisis. Governments have gotten in the way of new housing supply by imposing layer upon layer...