Consumer spending plunge brightens hopes of rate cut
16 January
Australians pulled back sharply on purchasing household goods after bringing forward spending during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. Consumer spending fell 1.8 per cent in December after a rise in November, with financially stretched households...[Read More]
Find out about obtaining shares and what tax deductions you can claim
16 January
You can obtain shares in several ways, most commonly by buying them. You should keep track of your share transactions so you can claim everything you’re entitled to and work out your tax accurately. You can obtain shares through: Buying...[Read More]
Consumers feel finances slide but hold hope for future
16 January
Australians are feeling increasingly pessimistic about their household finances even as signs suggest the economy is set to improve. Consumer confidence slipped in the latest survey from Westpac and the Melbourne Institute, with sentiment declining...[Read More]
Australia has ‘well and truly passed’ rental boom peak
15 January
The period of runaway rental prices looks to be over after rents grew at the slowest rate for the December quarter in six years. Renters have struggled to keep up with surging housing costs since the COVID-19 pandemic but increasing rental stock and...[Read More]
Twelve days’ reproductive health leave could save $26b
15 January
Australia’s economy is deprived of $26.6 billion annually due to lost productivity from untreated reproductive health conditions, a report reveals. The findings have fuelled calls for a national entitlement of 12 days of reproductive leave. The...[Read More]
Australia’s bullet-proof jobs market put to the test
15 January
Attention is poised to turn to the state of hiring and firing in Australia for signs the labour market is gradually unwinding as expected in a sluggish economy. Thursday’s labour force numbers for December from the Australian Bureau of Statistics...[Read More]
Parents put kids’ future on credit as school costs rise
15 January
Parents are making sacrifices, turning to grandparents for help and using credit cards to keep up with increasing costs associated with educating their children. The most recent inflation data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics suggests...[Read More]
Steps to take if you can’t afford your mortgage repayments
9 January
Owning a home is a significant milestone. However, the financial responsibility of mortgage repayments can be daunting for some homeowners. In times of financial difficulty, it’s essential to find ways to manage your mortgage and avoid defaulting...[Read More]
Lifestyle planning: helping with habit tracking, kicking bad habits, and establishing good ones
9 January
Effective lifestyle planning is crucial for personal growth and achieving long-term wellness. Whether your goal is to quit a bad habit, build a new positive one, or maintain consistency, developing a structured approach can make a significant...[Read More]
3 advantages of having a smart home and how to turn your house into one
9 January
While smart home technology has been around since the 1990s, people are just beginning to appreciate having it. The devices in a smart home are interconnected and accessible from a single hub, such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop or gaming console....[Read More]
4 great reasons to hire a bookkeeper
9 January
Did you ever hire a bookkeeper to help you keep track of your expenses and tax obligations? If not, find out why now may be the best time to do so. Bookkeeping is an essential component of any organisation. To focus on other tasks, such as...[Read More]
The power of Google: unlocking opportunities for businesses and protecting personal information
9 January
In today’s fast-paced digital world, Google has cemented itself as an indispensable tool for both businesses and individuals. Its search engine, advertising platform, and data-driven solutions have transformed the way we interact with...[Read More]
Ethical investing: what types are there plus the pros and cons
9 January
Ethical investing has been gaining prominence over the last few decades. Find out what makes it an attractive investment strategy in this post. The investment technique known as ethical investing prioritises the investor’s moral, religious and...[Read More]
Starting a business after retirement: turn your passion into profit
9 January
For most people, retirement is a time to kick back, relax, and enjoy the fruits of their labour. However, it’s not uncommon for some to realise they cannot afford the retirement lifestyle they envisioned. Boredom can also set in, so you might feel...[Read More]
Early rate-cut hopes alive as core inflation eases
9 January
Mortgage-holders and a prime minister in election mode are hoping an encouraging step down in underlying inflation will pave the way for a February interest rate cut. Economists were generally heartened by official monthly inflation numbers, though...[Read More]