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ANZAC Day: It’s one of the most important days on the Australian calendar, a day when we remember and honour our servicemen and women who’ve helped protect the wonderful country and way of life we enjoy today. A day to celebrate everyday Australian values – mateship, courage, and sacrifice – values that are still alive […]

We all love a luxury purchase. In affluent countries like ours, there are plenty of people that find exotic ways to spend their money on living the lifestyle they want. Whether it’s buying a luxury boat to cruise Sydney Harbour, a fast car to drive on your weekends, or a share in the next Melbourne […]

Australians are using less and less ‘real money’ in every facet of life; from the supermarket checkout to public transport and even the church collection plate. And while cashless payment once meant getting out the debit or credit card, today it often means getting out the mobile phone. With the rise of apps like Apple […]

Australians love to travel. Whether it is the trip of a lifetime, a gap year in Europe, or a quick trip to Asia to soak up some sun, it seems like travel is in our DNA, and it’s something Australians have a global reputation for. Over the last few years, Australians have enjoyed a relatively […]

Socially responsible investing, also known as ethical investing, is essentially about making an active choice to invest in options that align with your personal value system. Most of us would agree, in theory, that we wouldn’t support unethical or illegal practices, such as child labour or environmental destruction, but sometimes we inadvertently do – by […]

In an election year, there is always speculation about proposed policy changes and what they will mean for us. This year, the big issue for many Australians, particularly retirees and those nearing retirement, is the proposed changes to taxation treatment for some investment assets, particularly changes to franking credits. The direct impact on you will, […]

An emotive topic, aged care is something that most of us will need to consider in our lifetime. As our parents and grandparents reach an age where living without care becomes difficult, it can bring up a range of questions and challenges to consider. Aged care in Australia There are approx. 3.7m Australians aged 65 […]

With experts tipping the property market to drop further in 2019, many people are speculating about their next property move. For retirees, this speculation is often around downsizing, and with the Federal Government’s Downsizing Measure allowing eligible homeowners to boost their super with proceeds from the sale of the family home, it can be a […]