Essential household gardening tips for spring
17 August
As winter draws to a close, it’s time to revitalise your garden and get ready for the forthcoming warm, sunny days. There are many things you can do right now to get your garden ready for spring and promote new growth, blooms, and a thriving...[Read More]
Essential retirement planning tips and mistakes to sidestep
17 August
Whether you’re in your 30s, 40s, or 50s, the importance of retirement planning cannot be overstated. Starting early allows you to build a secure financial foundation for your retirement years. However, the strategies and concerns differ based on...[Read More]
Consider the notion that time is wealth.
17 August
If you were to choose between money and time, which option would you go for? For some, the answer is easy: it’s money. The reason, of course, is that people measure one’s level of success and wealth by the size of one’s bank account, number of...[Read More]
5 Questions to ask before buying life insurance
17 August
Like any other insurance policy, life insurance has many variations to meet different users’ needs. Thus, before choosing one, you must determine what you need in a life insurance policy. The best way to determine the best policy is by evaluating...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights Why the need to lift productivity and why it might be hard
17 August
Key points – The last 20 years have seen a slump in productivity growth in Australia from over 2% pa to less than 1% pa. This has curtailed growth in living standards and real wages. It will adversely affect asset class returns if allowed to...[Read More]
‘That is progress’: optimism as wages climb again
17 August
Real wages have not gone backwards for the first time in three years. The wage price index, released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday, rose by 0.8 per cent in the June quarter. This compares with the consumer price index – a...[Read More]
Reserve Bank minutes outline reasons for rate hold
16 August
RESERVE BANK BOARD MINUTES * Members agreed that the argument to leave the cash rate unchanged at this meeting was “the stronger one”. * They noted recent information on inflation had been encouraging, and the economy was expected to grow only...[Read More]
Report to shine light on future economic shifts
16 August
Australia’s long-term economic outlook is set to be revealed next week with the release of the latest Intergenerational Report. Treasurer Jim Chalmers will release the report at an address to the National Press Club next Thursday which will...[Read More]
Consumer sentiment softens as businesses seek lifeline
16 August
Consumers are tightening their belts as living costs and interest rates rise, putting pressure on small businesses. A Commonwealth Bank of Australia report launched on Monday showed consumer spending growth declining nationally to 1.3 per cent in...[Read More]
Sweet tooth tax could cure hip pocket pain: dentists
16 August
A tax on sugary drinks would reduce their consumption and help fund targeted schemes to improve oral care for vulnerable Australians, the dental association says. In its submission to a parliamentary inquiry examining access to dental services in...[Read More]
Tax loopholes are ‘stealing from next generation’
16 August
Tax loopholes that benefit multinational companies in Australia are “stealing from the next generation”, prominent unions have warned. The Community and Public Sector Union told a parliamentary inquiry into multinational tax avoidance that many...[Read More]
NBN submits new pricing plan to consumer watchdog
16 August
Internet users could have some NBN charges removed as the company behind the network launches a fresh attempt to get a pricing proposal approved. NBN Co has submitted a new pricing plan to the consumer watchdog for consideration. The proposal, also...[Read More]
Lid on exports leaves nation with huge wine hangover
16 August
Australia’s glut of wine will continue for some years with more than 2.8 billion bottles in storage, a report has found. Even in a best-case scenario, with the removal of Chinese tariffs and a recovery in sales to the region, it would take at...[Read More]
Signs your loved one will benefit from living in an aged care home
10 August
Caring for someone in an aged care home can be a challenging and emotional experience, but it’s important to remember that you still have an essential role to play in supporting your loved one’s care. Here are some key points to consider to help...[Read More]
Building the right business structure for success
10 August
Establishing a successful business relies heavily on laying a solid foundation through a well-structured framework. Making hasty decisions or improvising along the way in the business world can be inefficient, fraught with risk, and potentially lead...[Read More]