April 8, 2024
Explainer: how construction loans work
There’s something very special about moving into a newly built home or putting the finishing touches on a major renovation. Maybe it’s the look and feel of new paint and…
April 5, 2024
Homeowners now an extra $71,000 richer (on average!)
You may not feel richer, but if you’re a homeowner, there’s a decent chance your personal wealth has surged over the past 12 months thanks to soaring property values. And…
April 4, 2024
FOMO, FOBO and FOOP – how they can hold you back
Nobody likes missing out on a good thing. But then again, who likes overpaying? So how do you strike the right balance when both fears can work against one another?…
March 28, 2024
Why offset accounts are hitting new highs
Spare cash can be tight right now (cost of living crunch, anyone?). But if you’ve still got some savings plus a home loan, there’s a way you could make your…
March 26, 2024
Evidence-based ways to hold back the hands of time
You can’t stop the clock, so the saying goes, but humanity has spent a long time trying to slow down or even reverse the effects of aging. Even today it…
March 22, 2024
Insurance is a sound investment
Managing risk is an essential part of investment strategy to reduce the potential for losses. Risk is not just associated with investing though - life can throw a curve ball…
June 11, 2020
Have casual workers been granted annual leave?
News headlines recently stated that casual workers have won the right to paid leave following a decision in the Federal Court. As usual, the devil is in the detail. At…
June 10, 2020
HomeBuilder: What is it and how do you access it?
The Government has announced grants of $25,000 to encourage people to build a new home or substantially renovate their existing home. The HomeBuilder scheme targets the residential construction market by…
February 28, 2019
Tax warning on overseas income
Do you earn income overseas? A recent case highlights why you might pay more tax than you thought on foreign income. (more…)