Changes to super from 1 July 2022
It's a new financial year, and that means exciting changes for our superannuation.
Average first home deposit hits $120,000 - how to get there
The average home deposit has reached new highs, and not surprisingly, many first home buyers are struggling to come up with the cash.
When should I add money to my investments?
Not surprisingly, one question I'm often asked is "When should I add money to my investments?".
Is the boss really paying your super?
It's reassuring to know that behind the scenes, your employer is tucking away the equivalent of 10% of your wage or salary into a superannuation nest egg. But sadly, it doesn't happen for every employee.
One group of Australians will welcome higher rates
After months of speculation, the Reserve Bank has lifted the official cash rate. And for one group of Aussies, the rate hike can't come soon enough.
Was 2021 as good as it gets?
Last year dished up plenty of COVID-19 curveballs, but for investors 2021 wasn't such a bad year at all.
The risk of big spending
Australians are starting to spend up big, and that's likely to drive credit card debt higher.
Reckon you can beat the market? Don't bank on it
Is it possible to beat returns on investment markets? Yes - but there are good reasons why aiming to match the market can consistently put you in front.
Zoomers keen to make their money work harder
We live in a complicated financial world, but Australians aged 15-21 are eager to get a handle on how to get more from their money.
Is gold a good investment?
In times of uncertainty or turmoil, we often see the price of gold rise. But how does the precious metal stack up as an investment?
Keeping up with the Joneses sends 4 million into debt
Peer pressure, keeping up with the Joneses - call it what you will, it's costing Australians dearly.
Women kick property goals - on their own terms
A recent report shows that women are a driving force in the property market, with more than one in four homes Australia-wide owned exclusively by women.
Taking stock after the death of a partner
Maintaining an active interest in household finances is important.
$3.15 billion compensation paid for poor (or no) advice
Investment watchdog ASIC has just announced that six of Australia's largest banking and financial services institutions have paid or offered a total of $3.15 billion in compensation to customers caught up in the misconduct in financial advice scandal.
Reverse mortgages - know the pros and cons
Soaring property values have given home owners a lot more equity in their property. A reverse mortgage can let seniors tap into this resource.
Budgeting in retirement
You don't need a fortune to live well in retirement. In fact, most Australians don't have a fortune to retire on, and today over 3 in 5 people aged 65-plus are on an age pension . What matters is how you use your money, and that's where budgeting plays a vital role.
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