A path to independence: guiding adult children to contribute at home

31 October

Many parents face the question of when their adult children living at home should start paying board and contributing to household expenses and chores as they transition into adulthood.  The question of when and how much to charge, as well as the...[Read More]

Top destinations to visit in Australia for retirees

31 October

Now that you’ve retired from the workforce and have all the opportunities to do what you want, you’re ready to take the trip of a lifetime.   If you’re planning to take a tour across Australia, here’s a list of 5 top destinations to visit...[Read More]

Easy ways to start a fitness regime in your 60s

31 October

If you’re over 60, regular exercise is essential for maintaining health, energy, and independence. It reduces the risk of serious conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis.    However, starting or restarting a fitness regime...[Read More]

Inflation eases to 2.8 per cent in September quarter

31 October

Australia’s annual inflation rate has returned to the range targeted by the central bank, clocking in at 2.8 per cent in the September quarter. The headline annual rate was down a whole percentage point from the June quarter and landed broadly in...[Read More]

Petrol and energy relief drag headline inflation lower

31 October

Cheaper fuel and energy bill relief have helped drag headline inflation down to its lowest rate since early 2021. A 2.8 per cent rise in the September-quarter consumer price index marks a return to the Reserve Bank’s target range of two to three...[Read More]

No spending free-for-all: treasurer sets election tone

31 October

A government spending spree should not be expected in the lead-up to the next federal election as inflationary pressures linger. Responsible economic management would be the “defining feature” of the Albanese government, Jim Chalmers assured...[Read More]

Pandemic cash splash let inflation genie out of bottle

31 October

Unnecessary COVID-19 spending and Reserve Bank delay in lifting interest rates significantly worsened inflation, a review of Australia’s pandemic response finds. While supports like JobKeeper and HomeBuilder were desperately needed and an...[Read More]

Tax reform may be shunned in state economic growth plan

31 October

Tax reforms could be left out of a long-awaited Victorian economic growth plan, with the business sector warning the state risks losing out to its northern rivals. The Economic Growth Statement was foreshadowed in May’s Victorian budget and...[Read More]

Seven news boss wants tax break to fight X, Facebook

30 October

Seven West news boss Anthony De Ceglie has called on the federal government to scrap a tax on commercial broadcasters. De Ceglie wants tax breaks to support commercial newsrooms as the public contends with misinformation from the “evil forces”...[Read More]

Managing your future: the importance of making a will

24 October

As we journey through life, planning for the future becomes increasingly important.  Every adult has the right to control their affairs, whether managing finances or making healthcare decisions. However, as we age, factors such as illness,...[Read More]

Children teaching their parents about investing

24 October

Not too long ago, in the 1950s, the process of investing was both expensive and time-consuming. People who could afford to invest in stocks only did so via stock brokerages, which virtually monopolised the market. Fixed commissions were the norm —...[Read More]

Cost of living woes trump worker satisfaction

24 October

Four in five working Australians are more concerned about living costs than job satisfaction. Research by tech company SafetyCulture details challenges facing frontline industries amid several years of inflation. It found women workers to be more...[Read More]

Hey big Spender: teal MP wants consumption tax re-think

24 October

Independent MP Allegra Spender represents the country’s richest electorate but believes the tax system unfairly advantages wealthier Australians over working people. Australia should look at increasing consumption taxes like the GST and reducing...[Read More]

Payday superannuation

24 October

From 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay their employees’ super at the same time as their salary and wages. On 2 May 2023 the Australian Government announced that from 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay their...[Read More]

Hiring new employees for the festive season? We’ve got some handy tips to help you stay on top of your tax and super obligations.

24 October

As the festive season approaches, you may be thinking of hiring new employees to help with your business. Here are some key things to remember when it comes to your tax and super obligations.   Withhold the right amount of tax As an employer,...[Read More]