The ins and outs of geared share funds
Geared share funds are high risk and high reward. When share markets are doing well, the returns can be very high, but the opposite is also true. We look at the pros …
Economic update February 2025
Global The introduction of DeepSeek’s open-source R1 model shocked global markets in January, challenging our understanding of capex requirements and competition in artificial intelligence. Despite the DeepSeek rout, the MSCI World Equity …
Australian home investing: New landlords to lose $23k+ in 12 months buying into two major cities
The average Australian property investor could lose money in their first year, with those in the nation’s two largest capitals likely to be more than $23,000 out of pocket in just 12 …
Insurance through super: everything you need to know
Did you know you can have insurance cover in your super fund? If you have super, you might also have some automatic insurance cover. It’s called insurance in super and is exactly …
Five ways to fix the biggest financial mistake Aussies make
Two in five Australians say they are not on track to meet their long term financial goals, according to new research from Colonial First State (CFS)1. When they were asked why, there …
First Home Guarantee Scheme: how does it work?
You may be eligible to purchase your first home with as little as 5% deposit via the First Home Guarantee Scheme. Here’s how it works. First Home Guarantee Scheme: financial support for …
Financial tips when starting a new job
Whether you’re starting work for the first time or you’re changing jobs, there are key things to know and do. When negotiating pay for the role, pay close attention to the remuneration …
Cost of aged care at home
Watching your ageing or frail parents or loved ones struggle with some of life’s basic activities such as cooking, cleaning or caring for themselves can be difficult – and yet they will …
Side hustle ideas
The rising cost of living is causing a strain on household budgets for many Australians. As a result, more are turning to side hustles and passive income opportunities to supplement their income. …
Misconceptions about super and taxes
Many people have a good idea of what super is and how much of their money goes into it. But there are some gaps when it comes to the basics, such as …