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Investing 101: A Beginner's Guide for Australian Adults Investing 101: A Beginner's Guide for Australian Adults
Investing can initially seem daunting, but it’s essentially the act of allocating money with the expectation of generating an income or profit over time. It's important because investing offers the potential for your money to grow and outpace inflation, ensuring you have a secure financial future. - read more
Maximise Your Superannuation: Strategies for a Comfortable Retirement Maximise Your Superannuation: Strategies for a Comfortable Retirement
Superannuation, commonly known as 'super,' is a crucial part of planning for a comfortable retirement. It serves as a long-term savings measure, gradually increasing in value to support you once you stop working. But what exactly is superannuation? - read more
How to Create a Monthly Budget That Works for You How to Create a Monthly Budget That Works for You
Budgeting is an essential skill for anyone looking to take control of their personal finances. It serves as the foundation for achieving financial stability and reaching your monetary goals. Yet, managing a budget can seem daunting, especially if you're unsure where to start or how to maintain one. In this article, we'll guide you through crafting a monthly budget that truly works for you, ensuring you not only manage your money effectively but also stress less about financial uncertainties. - read more
Top 5 Financial Tips for Australian Young Families Top 5 Financial Tips for Australian Young Families
Starting a family is one of life's most rewarding experiences, but it also comes with a unique set of financial challenges. For young families in Australia, where the cost of living can rise quickly, having a solid financial plan is crucial. Financial planning is not just about managing money; it's about creating a sense of security and peace of mind for your loved ones. - read more
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Improving EOFY Planning: The Call for ATO Portal Access for Advisers Improving EOFY Planning: The Call for ATO Portal Access for Advisers
09 Jul 2025: Paige Estritori

In a recent discussion, James O'Reilly, Director and Financial Planner at Northeast Wealth, underscored the benefits that could come from granting financial advisers access to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) portal. Speaking on The ifa Show, O'Reilly proposed that this access would significantly simplify the services financial advisers provide to clients, particularly at tax time and the end of the financial year (EOFY). - read more
RBA Holds Rates Steady, Shocking Markets and Shifting Economic Expectations RBA Holds Rates Steady, Shocking Markets and Shifting Economic Expectations
09 Jul 2025: Paige Estritori

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to keep the official cash rate steady at 3.85%, taking many by surprise after expectations of a 25-basis-point cut had built up in financial circles. This unexpected move comes amid recent data indicating easing inflation and weaker than anticipated economic growth, conflicting with prior predictions of a cut. - read more
RBA to Continue Interest Rate Cuts Amid High Unemployment RBA to Continue Interest Rate Cuts Amid High Unemployment
08 Jul 2025: Paige Estritori

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is anticipated to maintain its trajectory of incremental interest rate reductions, according to insights from leading financial analysts at ANZ. Recent data from the ANZ-Indeed Australian Job Ads series revealed a rise from 114.8 in May to 116.9 in June, suggesting a potential rebound in job advertisements after previous declines. Despite a stable unemployment rate and hours-based underutilisation rate since mid-2024, the Australian labour market remains strained. - read more
RBA Poised for Cash Rate Cut Amid Inflationary Trends RBA Poised for Cash Rate Cut Amid Inflationary Trends
07 Jul 2025: Paige Estritori

As the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) prepares for its forthcoming monetary policy announcement, economic analysts anticipate a further reduction in the official cash rate by 25 basis points. This prediction, supported by Finder’s RBA Cash Rate Survey, reveals that 88% of participating experts foresee a cut that would lower the interest rate to 3.6%, aligning the decision with the recent decline in both headline and core inflation to the central bank's target range of two to three percent. - read more
Uncovering the Impact of Unsolicited Solar Sales on Consumers Uncovering the Impact of Unsolicited Solar Sales on Consumers
04 Jul 2025: Paige Estritori

In a concerning revelation, Australian retiree Christine Hirchfield shares her ordeal with an unsolicited solar installation that turned into a financial nightmare. Despite her initial enthusiasm for cheaper energy bills and a greener home, the project remains incomplete more than a year later. Consumer groups are now advocating for a nationwide prohibition on deceptive sales practices that target vulnerable consumers like Ms Hirchfield. - read more
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