Summary A summary of the Budget changes that could affect your financial plans. Content A summary of the Budget changes that could affect your financial plans. Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down the 2026–27 Budget, with a strong focus on housing affordability, tax changes and cost-of-living pressure. This article addresses key announcements and highlights why it may be worth reviewing your financial position. Overview The Budget comes at a time of higher living co

Summary Interest rates play an important role in everyday financial life, influencing everything from your mortgage and savings to overall household spending. Content Interest rates play an important role in everyday financial life, influencing everything from your mortgage and savings to overall household spending. When interest rates increase, borrowing typically becomes more expensive. This can lead to higher loan repayments, particularly for variable-rate mortgages, and m

Summary With the end of the financial year (EOFY) fast approaching, now is a great time to pause and take stock of your finances. Content With the end of the financial year (EOFY) fast approaching, now is a great time to pause and take stock of your finances. Rather than leaving everything to the last minute, a simple review now can help ensure you’re organised, informed, and ready for 30 June. A good place to start is getting your financial information in order. This include

Raising financially responsible children isn’t about perfection or complex financial lessons. It’s about building healthy habits, confidence, and understanding over time. Start the Conversation Early Children are naturally curious, and money doesn’t need to be a taboo subject. Simple age-apropriate conversations help normalise money as part of everyday life. For younger children, this might mean explaining that money is earned through work and used to pay for things the

Summary Managing money has never been more digital, and in many ways, more convenient. Content Managing money has never been more digital, and in many ways, more convenient. But as technology advances, so do the methods used by scammers. In 2026, artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a growing role in financial crime, making scams more sophisticated, more personal and harder to detect than ever before. For investors and everyday Australians alike, understanding how scams ar

Summary Markets have been very bumpy so far in 2026, and it’s natural to notice when investment values move around more than usual. Content Markets have been very bumpy so far in 2026, and it’s natural to notice when investment values move around more than usual. While this can feel unsettling, volatility is a normal part of investing, especially during periods of economic and interest‑rate uncertainty. The important thing to remember is that short‑term market movements don’t

Summary In this month’s update, we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Content In this month’s update, we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Key points: US Supreme Court rules Trumps reciprocal Tariffs not legal RBA raises interest rates on strong inflation data US growth slows in the December quarter Iran situation destabilising markets, oil prices rise We hope you find this

Summary On Saturday 28 February simmering tensions in the Middle east escalated with coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Content On Saturday 28 February simmering tensions in the Middle east escalated with coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. The attacks included the targeting of key military infrastructure, nuclear related sites and leadership figures including clerical leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who was killed in the action. In response, Iran launched

Summary In this month’s update, we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Content In this month’s update, we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Key points: - US Fed still in interest rate-cutting mode- Trump claims a good deal with China over tariffs and supply of rare earth minerals- US September quarter reporting season showing resilience in corporate earnings- RBA now thought

Summary Creating a portfolio for the long run is about more than just picking a few stocks or funds, it’s about crafting a strategy that aligns with your goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon. Content Creating a portfolio for the long run is about more than just picking a few stocks or funds, it’s about crafting a strategy that aligns with your goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon. Whether you're just starting out or refining your existing investments, here’s how to buil