We all know that building wealth isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. It’s personal. Your strategy should reflect your age, goals, and unique circumstances. Whether you're just starting your career in your 20s, navigating your 40s, or preparing for retirement, your approach needs to evolve with your life. Here’s a guide to making smart financial moves at every stage of life.

In my financial planning practice, women, especially those nearing their 50s, frequently seek advice and reassurance on their retirement plans.

Financial independence and security are crucial for everyone, but especially for women who often face unique challenges.

While I can't influence personal choices like whom to marry, it's clear that divorce rarely improves one's financial position. Yet, the true value of freedom, safety, and happiness—how do we value that?

In the journey of life, finding balance and growth in both our professional and personal spheres is key to a fulfilling and successful year ahead; thus, this top 20 list explores critical reflections and goals that span the realms of career and personal development for 2023 and 2024.

Have you ever thought about life after retirement? If you have, you most likely think about the best things in life: a happy family, good health and wealth.

To prepare for retirement, there’s forced savings in the form of social security, such as superannuation. Other options to arrange for a secure financial future are savings in the bank, investments and insurance.

If there’s anything people learned from the recessions and global crises of recent past, it’s that no one is immune to economic upheavals.

Investing, a realm filled with potential opportunities and pitfalls, demands careful consideration to navigate successfully.

Investment, a field where even the most astute can stumble, is rife with potential missteps. However, these errors often serve as valuable learning experiences, offering insights for crafting more robust investment strategies.

There is a case for Australian-based investors to tilt a bit to hedged global investments but while maintaining a still decent exposure to foreign currency.

Confronting debt can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. Balancing daily living expenses while keeping up with loan repayments is a challenging task that can affect both your financial and emotional well-being.

Successful investing is not always easy and can be stressful. Even in good times. For this reason, it’s useful for investors to keep a key set of things in mind.

Inheriting wealth, while often a sign of a loved one’s thoughtfulness, also brings a mix of emotions and responsibilities.

The next 12 months are likely to see a further easing in inflation pressure and central banks moving to get off the brakes. This should make for reasonable share market returns, provided any recession is mild.

Debt recycling is a financial strategy that can help you transform bad debt into good debt, boosting your wealth and enhancing your financial future. This article explains the concept, its benefits, risks, and how it might apply to your specific situation.

A self-managed super fund (SMSF) is a private superannuation fund that individuals in Australia can manage themselves.

Retirement is a complex period divided into various phases, each with its own set of financial requirements and lifestyle considerations. Understanding how to budget for each stage can help you make the most of your post-career years.

When it comes to managing your money, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of the five key areas of personal finance: income, spending, saving, investing, and protection.

Most global share markets fell again over the last week on the back of ongoing worries about high bond yields, the war in Israel and some mixed US earnings results

The importance of personal financial planning can’t be overstated, regardless of your age. Proper financial planning can offer a safety net for you and your family while giving you the freedom to make informed choices. Many adults worry about the fundamental aspects of finance, such as retirement planning and investment basics, indicating the broad relevance of this topic.

From 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay their employees’ super at the same time as their salary and wages.

Australia has barely squeaked through with a pass mark on sustainable finance, according to an independent tracker.