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Stay up to date with what's happened in Australian markets over the past month.
Household wealth has grown for the third quarter in a row, rising by 2.6% in the June quarter, pushed up by rising house prices and increases in super balances.
Read MoreResidential property investors have been on a wild ride in recent years as prices slumped during the pandemic then quickly skyrocketed before losing ground again.
Read MoreNavigating complex family relationships and blended families can be challenging at times and particularly when a family member dies.
Read MoreHow much is enough? It’s a good question. Our relationship with our finances can be a tricky one. Everyone has a different idea of how much it takes to be comfortable or even well off.
Read MoreAfter endless gloomy forecasts, there was a glimmer of hope last month that the cost of living might be easing. Inflation continued to fall, despite predictions by economists of a rise. The ASX200 ended the month down with gains in financial stocks being offset by losses in mining and energy shares because of their dependency on China.
Read MoreWhile we all hope for good health, the reality is that some of us may struggle at times with sickness or injury. And that may affect your family’s financial wellbeing.
Read MoreIt has been a wild ride for the Australian dollar since the Covid-19 pandemic struck and that could mean good news or bad news for your investment portfolio.
Read MoreThe world is an amazing place, with so much to see and do. In fact, sometimes it can feel as though there is so much to experience it can be quite a challenge selecting a destination, but if you follow your heart and explore your passions when planning a trip you can’t go wrong.
Read MoreIron ore has been the backbone of the Australian economy and many investment portfolios for much of the 21st century.
Read MoreWith electric vehicles fast overtaking petrol driven cars in sales in Australia, what are the considerations for the industry, the environment, and consumers?
Read MoreIf you’re lucky enough to have received a windfall, perhaps an inheritance or a retrenchment payout, your first decision will be what to do with it.
Read MoreWhile the price of most goods and services continues to rise, the good news is the rate of increase is continuing to slow. As a result, the markets are beginning to breathe a sigh of relief. The ASX rallied to close the month on a positive note due to a combination of stronger than expected growth data, better than expected earnings and lower inflation.
Read MoreIn the lead up to the Federal Budget, better-than-expected inflation figures were cause for optimism that the lengthy run of cash rate hikes have had an impact. US stocks in April saw the biggest rally that has been experienced for months, as investors looked beyond gloomy economic data. Local markets were buoyed by the Wall Street rally, as well as welcome signs of inflation easing, with the ASX200 ending the month slightly higher.
Read MoreLife is pretty frantic, and it is common to feel like it’s a struggle to keep up the pace. In fact, feeling exhausted is so common that it has its own acronym, TATT, which stands for "tired all the time".
Read MoreWhen life tosses up an unexpected event – such as retrenchment, a medical emergency or even just a big bill to fix the car – it can be nerve-wracking worrying about how to deal with the crisis. And, if funds are short, that just adds to the stress.
Read MoreMarch was marked by banking failures in the US that sent ripples through global share markets. However, the first quarter of 2023 ended on a note of optimism in Australia due to better-than-expected inflation figures and expectations of a tempering in rate rises.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that scammers are getting more sophisticated. As this is an ever-evolving space, scammers are constantly developing new ways to part you with your hard-earned cash - and they cast their net wide.
Read MoreInterest rates are an important financial lever for world economies. They affect the cost of borrowing and the return on savings, and it makes them an integral part of the return on many investments. It can also affect the value of the currency, which has a further trickle-down effect on other investments.
Read MoreSuperannuation has dominated recent headlines, with proposed changes announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. While the details of these changes still need to be released, it’s worthwhile turning our focus to superannuation balances as we approach the end of financial year.
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