(Source: Merlea Macro Matters)SummaryGlobal Trade Realignment: The Fallout from U.S. TariffsAs we enter the final quarter of 2025, the global economy is showing mixed signals. Growth remains positive in many regions, but momentum is...[Read More]
Foundations of Investing: Principles, Profiles, and the Value of Advice
4 September
At its core, investment is the act of allocating resourcesâtypically moneyâwith the expectation of generating a return in the future.
The fundamental principles guiding investment include risk and return, diversification, time horizon, and...[Read More]
Life Insurance: The Big Questions to Ask Your Financial Adviser
4 September
When most people think about life insurance, they picture it as something only useful in the event of their passing. While thatâs true, the real heart of life insurance is much broader: itâs about protecting your lifestyle, your family, and the...[Read More]
Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Bookkeeper â And How to Get the Best from Your Accountant
4 September
Running a business comes with countless moving parts, but one thing is certain: solid financial management is the backbone of success. Many small business owners start by handling their books themselves, only to find the task overwhelming,...[Read More]
What to Look for in a Commercial Property Investment
4 September
Investing in commercial property can be an excellent way to diversify your portfolio, generate steady income, and build long-term wealth. Unlike residential real estate, commercial investments often deliver higher rental yields and attract longer...[Read More]
Wellbeing and the Importance of Engaging in Life
3 September
Wellbeing is often thought of in terms of health, happiness, or the absence of illness. Yet it is much more than that. At its core, wellbeing is about living with meaning, maintaining balance, and actively engaging in the opportunities that life...[Read More]
Home care help kicks in sooner after political backflip
3 September
Tens of thousands of Australians will get earlier access to a home care package over coming months after the federal government caved to opposition demands to avoid an embarrassing political defeat.
Facing the prospect of losing its first Senate...[Read More]
Watchdog sets sights on protecting retireesâ pensions
3 September
Protecting hard-earned investments from roll-of-the-dice funds will receive more attention as three million Australians approach retirement age in the next decade.
Australiaâs corporate watchdog on Tuesday revealed superannuation trustees would be...[Read More]
Social media age checks fuel âconspiracyâ privacy fears
3 September
Mounting concerns on the safety and reliability of social media age verification tools have flared as the prime minister met with parents tragically impacted by online platforms.
Experts have condemned the findings of a report into age assurance...[Read More]
Break âpiggy bank mentalityâ: super fund call to action
3 September
Australiaâs leaders should take a âbuild to sellâ approach to nation-building projects to create investment opportunities for super funds, in order for the sector to play a role in economic renewal.
AustralianSuper chief executive Paul...[Read More]
âWelcomeâ pick-up in Australian economy wrongfoots RBA
3 September
Australiaâs economic growth rate has accelerated to 1.8 per cent, the fastest rate in almost two years, amid a boost in household consumption.
The annual rise in gross domestic product, included in the Australian Bureau of Statisticsâ quarterly...[Read More]
Hybrid sales accelerate but diesel utes claim top spots
3 September
Australian drivers have jumped behind the wheels of more than 103,000 new vehicles in the span of a month as the nationâs automotive sector continues to roar back to life.
SUVs dominated new vehicle sales during August, according to figures...[Read More]
Record forecast set for Australian production
3 September
Soaring livestock prices are set to push Australiaâs agriculture, fisheries and forestry production to record heights, eclipsing $100 billion.
Drought conditions in Australia have affected livestock supply, with the federal governmentâs...[Read More]
Compound interest is often described as the âeighth wonder of the world
28 August
Financial freedom is not about luck or sudden windfallsâitâs about disciplined choices, consistency, and time. Among the most powerful strategies to achieve lasting financial security is starting to save and invest early.
The earlier you begin,...[Read More]
What is Aged Care and Why Seeking Advice Early Matters
28 August
As we age, our needs change â sometimes gradually, and sometimes unexpectedly. Aged care refers to the range of support services available to older Australians who need help with daily activities, personal care, health services, or accommodation...[Read More]
