Finance
Volatility and the value of time in the market
30 October
Market volatility is a normal â and often uncomfortable â part of investing. Share prices rise and fall in response to economic data, company earnings, geopolitical events, and investor sentiment. When markets swing sharply, it can tempt even...[Read More]
Top five fears of small business owners and how an accountant can provide solutions
30 October
Starting and running a small business is both rewarding and challenging. While the independence and potential for growth are appealing, small business owners often face numerous fears that can keep them up at night. From financial instability to...[Read More]
Empowering women to take control of their wealth and future
30 October
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]
How to align your money with your values: Ethical investing
30 October
In todayâs world, more investors are seeking not only financial returns but also alignment between their money and their values. This approach, known as ethical investing, is about choosing investments that consider environmental, social, and...[Read More]
Pre-Christmas rate relief dashed after inflation spike
29 October
Home owners are unlikely to receive further relief on interest rates for the rest of the year after a surge in inflation. The latest figures showed headline inflation for the September quarter rose from 2.1 per cent to 3.2 per cent. It was the first...[Read More]
Whatâs driving inflation spike as rate cut hopes dive
29 October
Underlying inflation is growing for the first time since December 2022, with chances of a mortgage payment-easing interest rate cut next week all but gone. NEW INFLATION RATES * The consumer price index rose 1.3 per cent in the September 2025...[Read More]
Governor takes aim at tax barrier to economic mobility
29 October
An age-old tax keeping empty nesters in huge homes while young families squeeze into apartments has drawn renewed ire from a frequent critic. Successive Reserve Bank governors have criticised stamp duty, the tax paid on property purchases. âMy...[Read More]
Pending crypto rules already benefiting Aussie industry
29 October
The Albanese governmentâs new crypto rules arenât even in effect yet, but the clarity they promise is already benefiting the industry. Former NAB executive Kate Cooper, who now leads Australian operations for global crypto exchange OKX, says...[Read More]
How your relationship with your accountant evolves â from tax saver to trusted business partner
23 October
For many business owners, the first interaction with an accountant is purely transactional â a meeting once a year to âget the tax done.â At this early stage, your accountantâs role is clear: minimise your tax and keep you compliant with the...[Read More]
Bank heads to open up before âurgentâ rate cut talks
22 October
Central bank chiefs could set the table for an interest rate cut when they speak after a shock unemployment jump. Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock and key lieutenant Brad Jones will address events this week, a fortnight before they meet and...[Read More]
Job ads and job-seekers up in âchallengingâ market
22 October
The number of job-seekers per role has hit a new high, even as employers gain the confidence to hire again. In a sign of the challenging times for Australians looking for work, fresh data from employment marketplace Seek shows both job ads and job...[Read More]
Young Australians buy shares as property dream fades
22 October
What you own is more important than what you earn, according to young Australians increasingly turning to investment to get ahead, a report shows. Seven in 10 millennials and Gen Z Australians think owning assets is more critical to financial...[Read More]
Super payout warning over cosmetic medical treatments
22 October
Tapping the compassionate release of super to fund inappropriate cosmetic procedures needs to be stamped out, the tax office and health practitioner regulators say. The warning comes as new ATO data shows a further jump in applicants seeking early...[Read More]
Shaving red tape, inflation key to economic growth
15 October
Price rises in parts of Australiaâs economy remain difficult to contain as businesses struggle under the burden of excessive red tape, top economic officials warn. Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock has used her appearance at a parliamentary...[Read More]
Nearing retirement: Ten steps to take before you leave work
16 October
Retirement isnât just about finishing a career â itâs about stepping into a new chapter of life. For many, the thought brings excitement and hope; for others, uncertainty and even fear. Youâve spent decades working, problem-solving,...[Read More]