2026 FPD Federal Budget Update
13 May
The Australian Government handed down the 2026–27 Federal Budget on 12 May 2026. Several measures may be relevant to you depending on your income, investments, stage of life, and whether you own property or a business. Taxation...[Read More]
‘Doing what we want’: Labor stands by housing tax moves
17 September
Changes to property tax breaks in the federal budget are working, the housing minister says, as data shows most home vendors are still making massive profits despite a downturn. Clare O’Neil brushed off figures from the Housing Industry...[Read More]
7 things retirees wish they had considered in their 40s and 50s
17 September
Retirement often feels a long way off when you are in your 40s and even your early 50s. Life is busy, mortgages are still being paid, children may still be at home, careers are demanding, and there always seems to be another financial priority...[Read More]
Protecting your paycheque: Why income protection matters
17 September
Most of us insure the things we own — our home, our car and even our valuables. But one of our most important financial assets is often overlooked: our ability to earn an income. For most working Australians, regular income is what keeps...[Read More]
RBA to speak ahead of crucial cash rate meeting
17 September
Comments by senior Reserve Bank of Australia officials will be closely monitored as anticipation builds towards another interest rate hike later this month. The central bank’s chief economist, Sarah Hunter, will participate in a fireside chat at a...[Read More]
Renovation nation: Aussies plan $85b in energy upgrades
16 September
Australian households plan to spend $85 billion on home energy upgrades over the next five years, a study has found, averaging more than $8300 per home. But renters and younger Australians could miss out on the trend, with both groups budgeting...[Read More]
Could a shorter working week be better for your health?
17 September
For many of us, work has a habit of expanding to fill almost every available space in our lives. Emails creep into evenings, weekends become recovery time, and personal appointments are squeezed around meetings and deadlines. Most of the time, we...[Read More]
Aged care is about more than care — It’s about how you want to live
17 September
For many people, the words “aged care” immediately bring to mind thoughts of nursing homes, medical appointments and losing independence. But aged care can be about something much broader. It can be about staying connected, feeling safe,...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 11/09/2026
17 September
Global share markets fell again over the last week as both oil prices and bond yields pushed higher with more upwards pressure on central bank interest rate expectations. The Australian share market was particuarly hard hit with around a 3%...[Read More]
Surprise downfall for rich state atop economic rankings
17 September
Queensland has usurped Western Australia at the top of Australia’s state economic rankings, as cracks emerge in the resource-rich state’s performance. WA slid two places to third in CommBank’s revamped State of the States rankings for the June...[Read More]
Iran and iPhones add to Reserve Bank’s inflation pickle
17 September
The rising cost of oil and iPhones is concerning the Reserve Bank of Australia as it approaches a crucial interest rate decision, the central bank’s chief economist says. With rising inflation pressures from the Middle East and more broadly around...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – The Fed looks like it’s going to hike – implications for investors & Australia
17 September
Key points – The Fed is likely to start raising interest rates to combat sticky inflation and affirm its credibility. First Fed rate hikes in a tightening cycle don’t normally signal the end of the bull market in shares but are consistent...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – Australian growth on the mend – implications for profits and interest rates
11 September
Key points Australia is seeing a gradual economic recovery with growth likely to reach 2.5% next year. This in turn is underpinning a likely upswing in profits. The RBA is expected to cut again in November, February and May to 2.85%, although the...[Read More]
Superannuation: 7 reasons you should care more about your future wealth
10 September
Superannuation can be easy to overlook. For many Australians, it simply appears as another line on a payslip — money being set aside for a future that may still feel a long way away. But over time, superannuation has the potential to become one...[Read More]
7 Goals that can shape a fulfilling retirement
10 September
Retirement means different things to different people. For some, it is the chance to travel, spend more time with family or finally pursue hobbies that were pushed aside during a busy working life. For others, it is about slowing down, enjoying...[Read More]
Estate planning: When should you start, and what happens next?
10 September
Estate planning is something many people put off, often because it feels like an issue for later in life. In reality, estate planning is less about age and more about making sure the people, assets and responsibilities that matter to you are...[Read More]
