Setting SMART financial goals that actually stick
SMART financial goals will help you to persist in your plans to build financial security. This article explains what the SMART acronym means, and gives examples of how you can use it in your personal financial journey. Read More
Should you downsize to boost your super? Pros, cons and tax implications
Downsizing your home and contributing the proceeds to super may be a tax-effective option to boost your retirement income, But before you make the decision to sell, make sure you are aware of both the benefits and the possible drawbacks. Read More
Quarterly financial update: July - September 2025
This has been a quarter of cautious recalibration for Australia. While inflation shows signs of easing and the stock market remains stable, housing affordability and global uncertainties present ongoing challenges. Read More
Help! I'm not ready to retire
If you don't feel ready for retirement, you're not alone. Read More
Debt: The good, the bad and the ugly
The opinion of many people towards debt can be best summed up in the often-quoted line from Shakespeare, ‘neither a borrower nor a lender be.’ Yet others will embrace debt as one of the most important tools in their investment arsenal. Of course, successful debt management comes down to whether you control your debt or you let it control you. Read More