Australia is a giving country, but we often give in kind rather than financially.
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Stay up to date with what's happened in Australian markets over the past month.
Consumer prices eased by more than expected in October. The news that inflation may have been tamed means interest rate rises may be behind us, for now.
Even the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is optimistic about our economic recovery, predicting rate cuts from late 2024.
The ASX200 regained most of its October losses through November. Hopes the US may be ceasing its interest rate hikes impacted investor sentiment, as did the better than expected inflation figures locally.
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Stay up to date with what's happened in Australian markets over the past month.
Household wealth has grown for the third quarter in a row, rising by 2.6% in the June quarter, pushed up by rising house prices and increases in super balances.
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Residential property investors have been on a wild ride in recent years as prices slumped during the pandemic then quickly skyrocketed before losing ground again.
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Navigating complex family relationships and blended families can be challenging at times and particularly when a family member dies.
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How much is enough? It’s a good question. Our relationship with our finances can be a tricky one. Everyone has a different idea of how much it takes to be comfortable or even well off.
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After endless gloomy forecasts, there was a glimmer of hope last month that the cost of living might be easing. Inflation continued to fall, despite predictions by economists of a rise. The ASX200 ended the month down with gains in financial stocks being offset by losses in mining and energy shares because of their dependency on China.
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While we all hope for good health, the reality is that some of us may struggle at times with sickness or injury. And that may affect your family’s financial wellbeing.
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It has been a wild ride for the Australian dollar since the Covid-19 pandemic struck and that could mean good news or bad news for your investment portfolio.
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The world is an amazing place, with so much to see and do. In fact, sometimes it can feel as though there is so much to experience it can be quite a challenge selecting a destination, but if you follow your heart and explore your passions when planning a trip you can’t go wrong.
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Iron ore has been the backbone of the Australian economy and many investment portfolios for much of the 21st century.
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With electric vehicles fast overtaking petrol driven cars in sales in Australia, what are the considerations for the industry, the environment, and consumers?
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If you’re lucky enough to have received a windfall, perhaps an inheritance or a retrenchment payout, your first decision will be what to do with it.
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While the price of most goods and services continues to rise, the good news is the rate of increase is continuing to slow. As a result, the markets are beginning to breathe a sigh of relief. The ASX rallied to close the month on a positive note due to a combination of stronger than expected growth data, better than expected earnings and lower inflation.
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In the lead up to the Federal Budget, better-than-expected inflation figures were cause for optimism that the lengthy run of cash rate hikes have had an impact. US stocks in April saw the biggest rally that has been experienced for months, as investors looked beyond gloomy economic data. Local markets were buoyed by the Wall Street rally, as well as welcome signs of inflation easing, with the ASX200 ending the month slightly higher.
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Life is pretty frantic, and it is common to feel like it’s a struggle to keep up the pace. In fact, feeling exhausted is so common that it has its own acronym, TATT, which stands for "tired all the time".
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When life tosses up an unexpected event – such as retrenchment, a medical emergency or even just a big bill to fix the car – it can be nerve-wracking worrying about how to deal with the crisis. And, if funds are short, that just adds to the stress.
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March was marked by banking failures in the US that sent ripples through global share markets. However, the first quarter of 2023 ended on a note of optimism in Australia due to better-than-expected inflation figures and expectations of a tempering in rate rises.
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It’s no secret that scammers are getting more sophisticated. As this is an ever-evolving space, scammers are constantly developing new ways to part you with your hard-earned cash - and they cast their net wide.
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