Call for home battery cash to support solar milestones
17 April
NSW has broken the record for the most annual rooftop solar installations of any Australia state, but Queensland is the first to surpass the one million mark. One in three households and businesses are installing the technology, according to a Clean...[Read More]
Jobs market muscle put to test with fresh data due
17 April
Whether or not strength in the labour market has staying power will be the key economic question under review this week. The release of the Australian Bureau of Statisticsâ March labour force data on Thursday will be watched carefully after a...[Read More]
Coles, Woolworths bosses reveal stance on pricing
17 April
The heads of Coles and Woolworths have been subjected to a parliamentary grilling at a Senate inquiry on Tuesday examining supermarket prices. âItâs very hard to say that we have price gouging.â â Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci âWe...[Read More]
Hybrid vehicle sales speed up while petrol loses spark
17 April
Sales of hybrid cars have more than doubled in Australia during the past year in a trend that is eating away at the popularity of petrol and diesel vehicles. Hybrid vehicle sales have jumped by as much as 60 per cent in some states and territories...[Read More]
âBuilding bridges, not walls: 10 strategies for deepening your bond with teenage and young adult childrenâ
11 April
Fostering meaningful relationships with teenage and young adult children before they embark on their independent lives is crucial for parents.  This phase of life is marked by rapid developmental changes, making it a critical time for parents to...[Read More]
Reasons why early estate planning is crucial
11 April
Estate planning is an essential yet often overlooked aspect of financial planning. For many Australians, it is seen as something to be dealt with later in life, if at all. Â However, estate planning should begin as early as possible to ensure a...[Read More]
Business interruption insurance
11 April
A crucial though sometimes overlooked safeguard, business interruption insurance provides financial protection for companies facing unexpected disruptions. Â But who exactly is it for? The short answer: any business that wants to ensure continuity...[Read More]
Unlocking Productivity: Strategies for Overcoming Obstacles and Boosting Self-Motivation
11 April
In our fast-paced world, itâs not uncommon to find ourselves overwhelmed by tasks, deadlines, and personal commitments. This avalanche of responsibilities can often leave us feeling stuck, struggling to tick items off our to-do...[Read More]
Empowering women through financial literacy: Taking control of your wealth and future
11 April
Navigating the complexities of personal finance is essential for anyone looking to secure their financial future, make sound investment choices, manage debt effectively, and plan for eventualities.  This is particularly crucial in the context of...[Read More]
Caravan lifestyle in Australia
11 April
A rising number of Australians are searching for alternative life experiences that provide them with a sense of independence from city life and a connection to nature. Â Caravan living can be for you if youâre looking for new experiences or wish...[Read More]
Higher taxes on foreigners pitched to free up homes
10 April
Foreign buyers could be slugged with higher taxes for buying existing NSW homes as the government looks for ways to address the housing crisis. NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said the state was grappling with a problem of overseas investors leaving...[Read More]
Life insurance myths dispelled
10 April
Here we dispel some common myths about life insurance to help you make informed decisions about your cover.  Myth # 1 â Life insurance companies donât pay claims  Thereâs a common perception that life insurance companies will do...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments â Weekly market update 05/04/24
10 April
Global sharemarkets were under pressure, with a lot of volatility this week. Good news on economic data was somewhat bad news for markets early in the week. Signs of a stronger US economy questioned market pricing of ~3 Fed rate cuts by end-2024...[Read More]
Oliverâs insights â Seven things you need to know about the Australian property market
10 April
Key points â The Australian housing market remains far more complicated than optimists and doomsters portray it to be. â Australian housing is expensive and highly indebted; but itâs very diverse; mortgage arrears remain low; interest rates...[Read More]
Jobs bonanza for regions under clean energy blueprint
10 April
Some 60,000 jobs in solar panel manufacturing and $82 billion in turbine tower production by 2050 are in the wind if Australia becomes a clean energy superpower. Manufacturing will also get a shot in the arm from port-side construction plants,...[Read More]