Your money, your priorities
Investing may be all about the numbers – growth, returns and risk – to build a secure future but, increasingly, investors are interested in an even more meaningful approach.
Get ready for home buying success in 2026
If buying a home is on your to-do list for 2026, now is the perfect time to start preparing. A successful property purchase begins well before you start attending open homes or talking to real estate or buyers’ agents. By organising your finances early, you can move quickly and confidently when the right property comes along.
New aged care act: what you need to know
Sweeping reforms to aged care came into effect on 1 November 2025 to help improve the quality, transparency and flexibility of care.
Your retirement. Your way. Your adventure.
Retirement has often been seen as a time to slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures of daily life. And for many, that’s the dream. But retirement is no longer defined by one image or one path. In fact, it can be something much more expansive. Today, retirement is increasingly viewed as a time of freedom, possibility, and reinvention.
How much super should I have?
How much super should I have is a common question. But when it comes to how much super (or other savings) you’ll need for retirement there’s no single right number – because everyone’s retirement looks different. It depends what your big costs are likely to be, and what sort of lifestyle you want.
What to look out for when buying a home
While it’s tempting to get swept up in the excitement of real estate listings and open homes with freshly baked cookies, it’s important to remember one key principle: caveat emptor- let the buyer beware. In other words, it’s up to you to make sure you’re not buying someone else’s expensive problem disguised with a fresh coat of paint.
SMSF schemes
When it comes to SMSF there are certainly benefits but also a few traps and schemes being pitched that are inappropriate and even illegal to be aware of.
Spouse super contributions
Does your spouse’s super need a top-up?
Investing in rare earths requires patience and perspective
Few investment sectors combine geopolitical intrigue, technological innovation and long-term growth potential quite like rare earth elements (REEs). For Australians, the recent deal with the United States to supply rare earths to seed US$8.5 billion worth of new projects, has thrust the sector into the spotlight.
How to spot a scam website
Recently, there was an alert about the ASIC Moneysmart website being impersonated. It’s part of a growing – and increasingly sophisticated – trend of scammers targeting reputable, high traffic websites.
Buying with a sibling or rentvesting: some unorthodox approaches to buying a first home
Achieving the so-called “Australian dream” of home ownership is increasingly difficult for members of younger generations. Census data shows that rates of home ownership have fallen from 64% in 1971 to 50% in 2021 among 30–34-year-olds, and from 50% to 36% for 25–29-year-olds.
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