Financial Stability: The Key to the Ideal Retirement
Retirement is a time to sit back and enjoy the fruits of a lifetime of hard work. However, retiring without adequate financial resources can be a recipe for disaster.Financial stability is crucial if …
Know the benefits and uses of the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
The Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) is a government-funded program in Australia that provides eligible seniors with access to a range of healthcare services and concessions.The program is desi …
How changes in interest rates affect retirees and first-home buyers
Interest rates in Australia have a significant impact on the economy, with effects felt by a range of individuals, including retirees and first-home buyers.The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) sets the …
The multifaceted roles of Financial Advisers today
Most people view financial advisers as investment managers whose job is primarily to select investments and ensure their clients get a certain level of returns. However, the role of a financial advise …
How parents can prepare for the cost of education in Australia
Education is a vital investment in your child’s future, but it can also be a significant financial burden for those who are unprepared.One study shows that although a large majority of Australian pare …
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 ow …
People strive hard to accomplish a variety of goals during their lifetime, although there’s nothing more significant than being able to spend quality time in the company of family, friends and loved o …
Higher taxes to hit multimillion-dollar super balances
Superannuation balances above $3 million will be taxed at a higher rate as the Albanese government hunts for opportunities to improve the budget bottom line.The changes won’t come in for another two y …
Are you the employee who eagerly waits for retirement day or one who fears it because they are not prepared? While there is no blueprint for a happy retirement, some actions can help increase the chan …
Top 10 financial New Year’s resolutions to achieve in the new year
The new year is a perfect time to reflect on your achievements from the ending year and to plan for the new year.While you can also make resolutions for other aspects of life, financial success should …
Australia looks to plug EU energy gap with renewables
Australia is being proposed as a solution to Europe’s energy woes with the energy minister pushing for closer ties.Delivering a speech in Brussels, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said Australia will be a …
Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions (and how to help make them come true)
Whether New Year’s resolutions involve losing weight, eating healthier, exercising more, paying off debt, reducing time spent on social media, travelling or something else.Making New Year’s resolution …