3 bubbles that investors will want to be wary of going into spring
Talk is cheap, but losing your money to a bubble can be costly. Despite the ongoing disruptions of the Delta variant, the stock market has remained frothy in 2021. Speaking…
Insurers celebrate short-term gains but warn of long-term effects
Life insurers are breathing a sigh of relief as Australia’s longest lockdowns come to an end. As Australia begins to reopen after a long winter of lockdowns, the insurance sector…
Spotlight on super performance
Superannuation has provided most fund members with stellar returns since last year’s COVID lows. As always though, some funds performed better than others and recent government reforms make it easier…
Unleash your inner explorer
The explorer spirit is something that lies within us. For some, it is top of mind, and for others, it can be pushed back below the surface due to other…
9 ways to avoid going overboard this silly season
With the abundance of alcohol on offer, for many Australians end-of-year parties and holiday social events can become a trigger for overindulging in alcohol, says a psychiatric nurse and mental…
APRA boosts lending buffer to cool home loan risks
APRA hopes changing the rules around how banks assess the serviceability of home loans will cool rising household debt levels. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has bumped up the…
How long will my retirement savings last?
The Retirement Income Review (RIR) noted that many retirees leave large bequests and they would have enjoyed a higher standard of living in retirement if only they had spent some of…
1 in 4 Aussies looking to give Christmas crypto
Will you find a bunch of bitcoin under the tree this year? More than a quarter of Aussies are looking to give the gift of crypto this year. According to…
Saving money on insurance means asking the right questions
There are plenty of must-do’s and missteps that those looking to buy home and contents insurance need to stay on top of. Loyalty rarely pays when it comes to home…
