Nearly two in every five Australians fear they will not be able to retire, as housing prices and day-to-day costs grind higher, new data shows. Roughly 38 per cent of Australian superannuation members have that worry, up from 28 per cent in 2024, while two in...
The amount of superannuation needed for different groups to retire, as projected by Super Consumers Australia: * Single homeowner needs $74,000 for a modest retirement spending $32,000 per year, with the rest (91 per cent) supplemented by the age pension * Single renter needs $274,000 for a...
Adjusting to life without social media will be challenging for millions of young Australians, the prime minister has warned, as world-first laws barring children from apps like Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok take effect. All Australians aged under 16 are now officially banned from holding accounts on...
Christmas shopping could be a task performed by artificial intelligence bots in future, armed with a consumer’s credit card, specific instructions and permission to add goods to carts across the internet. One in three Australians is willing to put AI bots to work on their shopping...
Thousands of renters are being forced to use digital platforms and apps to manage their accommodation even though the technology can demand deeply personal information and charge fees. Questions in rental apps can range from an applicant’s marital status and sexual orientation to their cultural background...
Women quietly navigating reproductive challenges while also trying to keep on top of their workloads lack support, fuelling calls for dedicated leave to help people stay in their jobs. Marianne Marchesi endured years of undiagnosed endometriosis and fertility treatments while running her Melbourne-based commercial law firm...
Referrals mean more to us than words can easily express. When a happy client shares their experience and recommends us to a friend, colleague, or family member, it is one of the greatest compliments we can receive. We never take that trust for granted. Each referral...
The festive season is traditionally a time of celebration, generosity, and reflection. But it’s also the perfect opportunity to pause and assess our financial wellbeing. As the year draws to a close, many of us think about what we hope to achieve in the next one—whether...
In the world of investing, few principles are as consistently emphasised—and as often misunderstood—as diversification. At its simplest, diversification means spreading your money across a variety of investment types so you are not overly exposed to the performance of any single asset. While it may sound like...
Christmas always brings with it a certain warmth and cheer, and yet these days, a lot of people are feeling the pinch financially. As Christmas approaches, people consider all the items they need to buy for friends and family. Because of the current economic climate,...