The following article was written and published by Macquarie Bank dated 14 June 2024. It is reproduced here in full. Last year, Australians lost over $2.7 billion to scams, while… read more →
In recent years, Australians have faced a noticeable increase in their cost of living, impacting household budgets and necessitating adjustments to finances. The upward trend in costs can be attributed… read more →
When you picture your retirement, are you anxiously tracking your expenses or are you engaging in all the activities that you wanted to, confident that your money won’t run out?… read more →
Along with the Age Pension and the money we save voluntarily, superannuation makes up a key pillar of Australia’s retirement income system. The regular contributions your employer makes to your… read more →
Important as it might be, many Australians quickly come to realise that it takes more than money to have a fulfilling retirement. Adjusting to your post-work years requires open-mindedness and… read more →
A long-term plan for your finances isn’t complete without a valid Will. Done right and it should provide the final word on what happens to most of your belongings when… read more →
Many parents enjoy a new lease on life once their children move out of home. All the effort that was once spent supporting them can now be directed towards hobbies… read more →
AMP’s Dr Shane Oliver discusses the key issues with Australia’s tax system in the context of the changes to the Stage 3 tax cuts in this edition of Oliver’s Insights.… read more →
Traditional budgeting methods often prioritise numbers over values, which can leave individuals feeling disconnected from their true financial aspirations. Values-based budgeting, on the other hand, empowers individuals to align their… read more →
HECS-HELP debt is considered by many to be “good” debt, since the government doesn’t charge interest and repayments only start once when you pass a certain income threshold. But balances… read more →