Finance
Top 10 Essentials for Lifelong Health and Wellness
16 May
Creating a sustainable approach to health and well-being involves habits and practices that enhance physical, mental, and emotional health over the long term. Here’s a top 10 list to help maintain ongoing health and well-being: Balanced...[Read More]
5 Tips for an amazing life after retirement
16 May
Have you ever thought about life after retirement? If you have, you most likely think about the best things in life: a happy family, good health and wealth. The only way to make this dream retirement a reality is to have the right retirement...[Read More]
Oliver’s Insights – The economic impact of the 2024 Federal Budget
15 May
The 2024-25 Budget – another surplus, but bigger medium term deficits with more big spending, including on a “Future Made in Australia” Key points – The budget this year is expected to show a surplus of $9.3bn thanks to a...[Read More]
States query GST carve-up despite ‘constructive’ budget
15 May
States are split on the federal budget as the two most populous jurisdictions question their GST shares, while resource-heavy Western Australia counts its riches. NSW will be the biggest loser from the annual GST distribution set out in the budget...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 10/05/24
15 May
Global shares mostly rose again over the last week, helped by ongoing confidence that major central banks are on track to cut rates this year and strong US earnings results. For the week US shares rose 1.9%, Eurozone shares rose 3.1% making a new...[Read More]
Incentives set to fuel green hydrogen growth
15 May
Tax breaks to supercharge the production of renewable hydrogen for use as a fuel and other applications are part of the federal budget’s push for net-zero prosperity. The global renewable hydrogen race is already well underway as advanced...[Read More]
Top international destinations for retirees to visit
9 May
If you’re an Australian or British retiree, retirement is the perfect time to travel the world and explore the places you’ve always wanted to see. Travelling may lead to much more than just a relaxing vacation, too. Seeing the world in your 50s,...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights Seasonal patterns in shares – should we “sell in May and go away”?
8 May
Key points – Seasonal patterns in shares gave rise to the saying “sell in May and go away, buy again on St Leger’s Day.” – However, seasonal patterns can’t always be relied on so while investors should be aware of them, betting on them...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 3/5/24
8 May
Global shares mostly rose over the last week. While US shares had a volatile week they were buoyed by good earnings results and rose sharply on Friday in response to news of cooler jobs and wages growth in April which allays fears of overheating....[Read More]
Tax revenue surge as treasurer tempers expectations
8 May
Tax revenue is expected to be $25 billion higher over the next four years, as the Albanese government tempers expectations ahead of this month’s federal budget. The budget, to be handed down by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, will show a surge in tax...[Read More]
Choosing a New Home: Top 10 Considerations for Selecting the Right Retirement Community
2 May
Finding the right retirement home is a significant decision that marks a new chapter in life. While it might evoke mixed emotions, recognising the need for more tailored care and support can also be a positive step towards enjoying a fulfilling and...[Read More]
Top 10 Strategies to Boost Brain Power and Enhance Mental Agility
2 May
Keeping your mind sharp and agile is crucial for managing the demands of daily life and work, enhancing problem-solving skills, and ensuring long-term mental health. Here are the top ten tips for sharpening your mind: Exercise Regularly:...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 26/4/24
1 May
Global shares rose over the last week recovering some of their losses from prior weeks helped by no further escalation in the Israel/Iran conflict and solid profit results in the US. However, the gains were limited by inflation and interest rate...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights The art of happiness – economics and the “hedonic treadmill”
1 May
Key points – Despite a big rise in GDP per person, surveyed measures of happiness have been flat to falling in the US and Australia. – Younger people in the US, Canada, Australia and NZ are the least happy age group. This is a major change from...[Read More]
Small business tips when using a tax professional
1 May
Are you running a busy small business? It might make it easier for you to have a tax professional help you with your tax obligations. You can also find information yourself, for example through the ATO website and ATO CommunityExternal...[Read More]