Estate planning is more than just drafting a will—it’s about ensuring your assets are protected, your wishes are honoured, and your loved ones are cared for. One of the most effective tools in a comprehensive estate plan is a trust. Whether you’re seeking to preserve wealth, avoid...
For many Australians, the open road calls with the promise of adventure, freedom, and simplicity. Whether it’s towing a caravan, rolling out a swag under the stars, pitching a rooftop tent, or hopping from one AirB&B to the next, a nomadic lifestyle offers a unique...
Most growth superannuation funds achieved double-digit returns last financial year, buoyed by a strong performance by equities despite trade tensions and war in the Middle East, a new report says. The median growth fund posted a 10.5 per cent return in 2024/25, superannuation consultant Chant West...
A behind-the-scenes glimpse at the Reserve Bank’s shock interest rate decision could offer clues into its next ruling. Borrowers and mortgage holders are still reeling after its board flouted expectations and held the cash rate at 3.85 per cent in July. But the release of the RBA...
The unemployment rate has reached its highest level in nearly four years as global uncertainty and the fallout from US tariffs cause firms to rethink hiring plans. Australian Bureau of Statistics data released on Thursday showed the jobless rate rose from 4.1 per cent to 4.3...
The Reserve Bank has signalled its next interest rate move as it offers further insight into a shock hold call. Australia’s central bank on Tuesday released minutes from its July 7-8 meeting, in which its “cautious” monetary policy board defied the expectations of traders and economists...