Life insurance is a tool for protecting yourself, your family, and your business
16 January
Life insurance is an essential financial tool that provides a safety net for individuals, their families, and their businesses. It offers protection and peace of mind by ensuring financial stability in the face of unexpected circumstances. Whether...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – More volatile and constrained – the macro investment outlook for 2025
16 January
Key points 2024 was another strong year for investors with shares up strongly on the back of better than feared growth & profits and global central banks cutting rates. Volatility was low and balanced growth super funds returned around 11%. 2025...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 10/01/2025
16 January
Soft week for share markets to begin the New Year as bond yields moved higher, economic data mostly good and in line with moderate inflation and reasonable economic activity. Global share markets have had a muted start to 2025. US equities...[Read More]
Government urged to put brakes on fast EV charging plan
15 January
A plan to speed up the rollout of electric vehicle chargers in Australia has hit a speed bump, with a leading charging provider slamming the proposal as anti-competitive. Evie Networks chief executive Chris Mills said on Monday energy distributors...[Read More]
As dollar dips towards 60c, tariff threat may Trump all
16 January
The odds of a February interest rate cut have been slashed but the falling Australian dollar could spell trouble for households hoping for an overseas holiday. The Aussie dollar fell to 61.85 US cents on Monday – its lowest level against the...[Read More]
Consumers feel finances slide but hold hope for future
16 January
Australians are feeling increasingly pessimistic about their household finances even as signs suggest the economy is set to improve. Consumer confidence slipped in the latest survey from Westpac and the Melbourne Institute, with sentiment declining...[Read More]
Consumer spending plunge brightens hopes of rate cut
16 January
Australians pulled back sharply on purchasing household goods after bringing forward spending during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. Consumer spending fell 1.8 per cent in December after a rise in November, with financially stretched households...[Read More]
Twelve days’ reproductive health leave could save $26b
15 January
Australia’s economy is deprived of $26.6 billion annually due to lost productivity from untreated reproductive health conditions, a report reveals. The findings have fuelled calls for a national entitlement of 12 days of reproductive leave. The...[Read More]
Australia has ‘well and truly passed’ rental boom peak
15 January
The period of runaway rental prices looks to be over after rents grew at the slowest rate for the December quarter in six years. Renters have struggled to keep up with surging housing costs since the COVID-19 pandemic but increasing rental stock and...[Read More]
Parents put kids’ future on credit as school costs rise
15 January
Parents are making sacrifices, turning to grandparents for help and using credit cards to keep up with increasing costs associated with educating their children. The most recent inflation data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics suggests...[Read More]
Australia’s bullet-proof jobs market put to the test
15 January
Attention is poised to turn to the state of hiring and firing in Australia for signs the labour market is gradually unwinding as expected in a sluggish economy. Thursday’s labour force numbers for December from the Australian Bureau of Statistics...[Read More]
Researchers to give futuristic wind turbine a whirl
15 January
It is five metres tall, three metres wide, resembles a giant wind chime, and Australian researchers say it could be the answer to generating more renewable energy in metropolitan areas. Academics at Flinders University have teamed with local...[Read More]
Debating AI ethics: enhancing human connections while ensuring efficiency
16 January
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes an integral part of our daily lives, a critical ethical question emerges: how can AI enhance human interactions and relationships without replacing the fundamental value of person-to-person connections? This...[Read More]
Estate planning: living your best life without regrets
16 January
As you approach the golden years, it’s essential to not only enjoy the life you’ve built but also to plan wisely for the legacy you leave behind. Estate planning is not merely about drafting a will or dividing assets; it’s about ensuring...[Read More]
Property investing: comparing residential with commercial real estate
16 January
In the realm of property investment, prospective investors often grapple with comparing residential vs commercial real estate. Both offer viable investment opportunities, but they also come with their own unique advantages and drawbacks. Hence, the...[Read More]
