September 8, 2022

Lift in growth but economy faces hurdles The economy grew 0.9 per cent in the June quarter but Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the encouraging headline figure “doesn’t tell the whole story”. “Our economy is growing relatively solidly, but s

The economy grew 0.9 per cent in the June quarter but Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the encouraging headline figure “doesn’t tell the whole story”.

NATALLIA SMITH

September 1, 2022

Exclusive, Investing, Retirement, Entertainment

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September 1, 2022

Exclusive, Investing, Retirement, Entertainment

Retirement activities you can look forward to Contrary to popular belief, retirement is not only about rest or relaxation. After all, your interests and objectives in life could change. The goals you have today could be very different fr

Contrary to popular belief, retirement is not only about rest or relaxation. After all, your interests and objectives in life could change. The goals you have today could be very different from those you have in mind for retirement in a few years.

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September 1, 2022

Economist

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September 1, 2022

Economist

Econosights: Have we reached peak inflation? Key points A peak in inflation (in annual terms) has likely been reached in the US while Australia is lagging behind and is likely to see a peak in December 2022. Extremely high European

Early signals that of a peak in inflation led to an initial rebound in sharemarkets from their June lows as markets got excited that central banks would start to ease up on aggressive rate hikes.

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August 25, 2022

Aged Care, BUSINESS OWNER, FINANCE, Retirement

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August 25, 2022

Aged Care, BUSINESS OWNER, FINANCE, Retirement

As scams evolve, so can you We've seen the number of scams in Australia continue to grow, with 55% of the population being exposed to a scam in 2020-21 alone* . Scams are growing in numbers, type, sophistication and losses. We all hav

Scams are growing in numbers, type, sophistication and losses.

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August 25, 2022

Exclusive, Property, Tax

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August 25, 2022

Exclusive, Property, Tax

4 Essential considerations before buying a rental property You can take a step toward building your wealth seriously by buying a rental property whenever you’re ready with the funds. If you commit to this now, you can benefit from passiv

You can take a step toward building your wealth seriously by buying a rental property whenever you’re ready with the funds.

NATALLIA SMITH

August 25, 2022

Property, Tax

NATALLIA SMITH

August 25, 2022

Property, Tax

Housing boom and bust cycle debunked The surge in house prices during the pandemic is likely to be followed by a modest correction, if history is to be believed. The average housing market upswing has pushed prices markedly higher than

The surge in house prices during the pandemic is likely to be followed by a modest correction, if history is to be believed.

NATALLIA SMITH

August 25, 2022

Investment, Retirement, SUPERANNUATION

NATALLIA SMITH

August 25, 2022

Investment, Retirement, SUPERANNUATION

Super for nest eggs not ‘pet projects’ The federal opposition has accused the Labor government of trying to funnel superannuation into “pet projects”, and called for the health of Australian nest eggs to remain the top priority. Treasur

The federal opposition has accused the Labor government of trying to funnel superannuation into “pet projects”, and called for the health of Australian nest eggs to remain the top priority.

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August 18, 2022

Grief, Loss, Trauma, FINANCE

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August 18, 2022

Grief, Loss, Trauma, FINANCE

Identifying the four stages of transition for widows  While the journey through grief and widowhood is unique to each widow, it will likely progress through four stages of transition. The following are the four stages and what you s

While the journey through grief and widowhood is unique to each widow, it will likely progress through four stages of transition.

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August 18, 2022

Economist

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August 18, 2022

Economist

Booms, busts and investor psychology – why investors need to be aware of the psychology of investing Key points Investment markets are driven by more than just fundamentals. Investor psychology plays a huge role and helps explain wh

Investment markets are driven by more than just fundamentals. Investor psychology plays a huge role and helps explain why asset prices go through periodic booms and busts.

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August 11, 2022

Investing, Retirement, SUPERANNUATION

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August 11, 2022

Investing, Retirement, SUPERANNUATION

Cost of Retirement – How Much Is Enough for a Comfortable Lifestyle? No one can blame you if, during your 20s and 30s, you didn’t really think much about retirement. If you’ve been putting away a reasonable fixed amount (about 10% of you

In case you’re feeling a little lost and want to know the average cost of retirement per month, then this article can help.

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August 11, 2022

Investing, Money, Tax

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August 11, 2022

Investing, Money, Tax

ATO reveals nation’s highest earning areas Residents from the Perth suburbs of Cottesloe and Peppermint Grove have been revealed to have the highest average income in the nation, according to new tax figures. Data from the Australian Ta

Residents from the Perth suburbs of Cottesloe and Peppermint Grove have been revealed to have the highest average income in the nation, according to new tax figures.

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August 4, 2022

FINANCE, Exclusive

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August 4, 2022

FINANCE, Exclusive

$250 Power Saving Bonus Program - FAQs Find more information here: https://compare.energy.vic.gov.au/psb-faq

What is the $250 Power Saving Bonus for Victorian households?

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August 4, 2022

SUPERANNUATION, Tax

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August 4, 2022

SUPERANNUATION, Tax

How to work out when employers need to pay super guarantee and which employees are eligible.

NATALLIA SMITH

August 4, 2022

FINANCE

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August 4, 2022

FINANCE

Cost of living has risen for all groups by between 4.6 and 5.2 per cent Inflation raised the cost of living across four household types in the June quarter, with higher transport and food costs the biggest contributor, statistics show.

Inflation raised the cost of living across four household types in the June quarter, with higher transport and food costs the biggest contributor, statistics show.

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August 4, 2022

Investing

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August 4, 2022

Investing

RBA tempers language on rate rises The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the door open for less aggressive rate rises, tempering its language in its latest board statement as homeowners prepare for banks to react to the latest hike. Th

The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the door open for less aggressive rate rises, tempering its language in its latest board statement as homeowners prepare for banks to react to the latest hike.

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July 28, 2022

Exclusive, FINANCE, Property

NATALLIA SMITH

July 28, 2022

Exclusive, FINANCE, Property

Top 10 Brilliant Money-Saving Tips Whether you’re looking to save money for financial security, investment, a future purchase or retirement, the best time to start doing so is now. However, saving money takes discipline and commitment.

Whether you’re looking to save money for financial security, investment, a future purchase or retirement, the best time to start doing so is now.

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July 28, 2022

Cashflow, Exclusive, Money, Property

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July 28, 2022

Cashflow, Exclusive, Money, Property

Top 3 Tips to Maintain a Good Credit Score Your credit score is a numerical indicator lenders use to determine how risk-free you are as a borrower. It is based on the details in your credit report, such as your borrowing history and whet

Your credit score is a numerical indicator lenders use to determine how risk-free you are as a borrower. It is based on the details in your credit report, such as your borrowing history and whether you have made timely payments.

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July 28, 2022

Exclusive, FINANCE

NATALLIA SMITH

July 28, 2022

Exclusive, FINANCE

Negative Cash Flow and How to Manage It Has your business experienced negative cash flow and left you feeling stressed? Learn about cash flow and how to manage it with confidence in this post. Negative Cash Flow and How to Manage It

Has your business experienced negative cash flow and left you feeling stressed? Learn about cash flow and how to manage it with confidence in this post.

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July 28, 2022

Ethical Investing, Exclusive, FINANCE

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July 28, 2022

Ethical Investing, Exclusive, FINANCE

Ethical Investing: Types, Pros and Cons Ethical investing has been gaining prominence over the last few decades. Find out what makes it an attractive investment strategy in this post. Ethical Investing: Types, Pros and Cons The inves

Ethical investing has been gaining prominence over the last few decades. Find out what makes it an attractive investment strategy in this post.

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July 28, 2022

FINANCE

NATALLIA SMITH

July 28, 2022

FINANCE

Owning and renting a property or holiday home If you invest in (buy) a rental property or holiday home, you will need to  keep records . You will need the date of purchase and costs of buying the property. The date you enter into

If you invest in (buy) a rental property or holiday home, you will need to keep records. You will need the date of purchase and costs of buying the property.