Money-saving tips to build up your savings for the future

15 October

Are you looking to build up your savings for the future, but don’t know how or where to start? Check out these money-saving tips you can apply today.Whether you’re looking to save money for financial security, investment, a future purchase or...[Read More]

Consumer confidence plunges to worst level since 1990s

7 October

Australian households are the most persistently pessimistic they have been since the early-1990s recession, after a fourth Reserve Bank rate rise.Following the RBA’s decision to lift interest rates to the highest level since 2011, confidence among...[Read More]

Card surcharge ban will take time to work through: bank

7 October

Australian businesses will need time to adjust to the new ban on card surcharges as the major banks prepare for a potential merchant fees war.The change, driven by the central bank to give consumers transparency at the till, only came into effect on...[Read More]

Aussies forgoing lifestyle for homes in record numbers

1 October

Australians are willing to cut back their spending in record numbers to afford a property, affirming the ongoing value of home ownership, new data shows.More than 75 per cent of residents were willing to cut their spending back to afford a home, a...[Read More]

Aussie investors using AI to trade in a volatile market

24 September

Mum and dad investors are increasingly using artificial intelligence to inform their stock market decisions in a fast-moving investment environment.Just under half, or 48.6 per cent, now use AI tools when planning where to place their hard-earned...[Read More]

Don’t let tax catch you out: 5 things to keep in mind

17 September

Tax is one of those things that can quietly sit in the background for most of the year — until suddenly it is time to lodge a return, prepare financial statements or deal with an unexpected tax bill.Whether you are an employee, investor, property...[Read More]

5 simple lessons to motivate kids to save

10 September

Building strong money habits early can set children up for a lifetime of smart financial decisions. It all starts with simple lessons in saving, spending, and valuing what matters most.Top 5 tips to motivate kids to save Help Them Set a Clear...[Read More]

Your money has a Job: Make it work harder

27 August

Most of us work hard for our money. We earn it, save it, spend it and hopefully put some aside for the future. But there comes a point when saving alone may not be enough.Your money can have a job too.Investing is about putting some of your money to...[Read More]

Retirement savings to be ‘decimated’ under early access

20 August

Workers being able to access their superannuation early would destroy their retirement earnings, the treasurer has warned, following calls by Pauline Hanson.The One Nation leader has called for a relaxation of rules that would allow people to...[Read More]