Are you retirement ready? Planning for the next chapter

Are you retirement ready? Planning for the next chapter

Retirement often conjures up images of afternoons on a golf course or adventures in a motorhome, of growing your own vegetables or spending quality time with the grandkids.  In order to have the retirement you’ve always dreamed of, it’s important to plan ahead....
What Labor’s win means for aspiring home owners

What Labor’s win means for aspiring home owners

The Labor party pulled off a landslide victory in the recent federal election. So, what does this mean from a housing perspective?   If you’re an aspiring homeowner, here are the key campaign promises that may impact your buying plans. Keep in mind the measures...
Boost your borrowing power with upcoming tax cuts

Boost your borrowing power with upcoming tax cuts

Exciting news! Starting July 1st, the Stage 3 tax cuts will come into effect. The net pay increase will be different for each person, as the new percentage you will pay depends on your current tax bracket.   You can calculate how much you can expect to receive...
Why is savings considered a financial investment

Why is savings considered a financial investment

There are features unique to both financial saving and investing, and understanding their different attributes is important. Saving preserves and protects money, while also accruing compound interest, whereas investing allows money to grow within share market...