Megatrends for 2025 and beyond…
Megatrends are long-term structural changes that affect the world we live in. Importantly, they shape communities but they also create investment opportunities and risks. Learnings …
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The ins and outs of geared share funds
Geared share funds are high risk and high reward. When share markets are doing well, the returns can be very high, but the opposite is …
Economic update February 2025
Global The introduction of DeepSeek’s open-source R1 model shocked global markets in January, challenging our understanding of capex requirements and competition in artificial intelligence. Despite …
Australian home investing: New landlords to lose $23k+ in 12 months buying into two major cities
The average Australian property investor could lose money in their first year, with those in the nation’s two largest capitals likely to be more than …
Insurance through super: everything you need to know
Did you know you can have insurance cover in your super fund? If you have super, you might also have some automatic insurance cover. It’s …
Five ways to fix the biggest financial mistake Aussies make
Two in five Australians say they are not on track to meet their long term financial goals, according to new research from Colonial First State …
First Home Guarantee Scheme: how does it work?
You may be eligible to purchase your first home with as little as 5% deposit via the First Home Guarantee Scheme. Here’s how it works. …
Financial tips when starting a new job
Whether you’re starting work for the first time or you’re changing jobs, there are key things to know and do. When negotiating pay for the …
Cost of aged care at home
Watching your ageing or frail parents or loved ones struggle with some of life’s basic activities such as cooking, cleaning or caring for themselves can …
Side hustle ideas
The rising cost of living is causing a strain on household budgets for many Australians. As a result, more are turning to side hustles and …