Understanding risk tolerance: Passing the investment sleep test
28 May
Investing is never just about chasing returns. It is also about understanding yourself. Before choosing where to invest, one of the most important questions to ask is not simply, “How much can I make?” It is, “How much uncertainty can I...[Read More]
7 signs you are ready for retirement — but worried about keeping active
28 May
Retirement is often described as the great reward after decades of hard work. No alarm clock. No daily commute. No endless meetings. No packed lunches. Just freedom. But for many people, retirement also brings a quiet question: What will I...[Read More]
The top 10 things I would tell my younger self
28 May
There is something powerful about looking back, not with regret, but with wisdom. Life has a funny way of teaching us the lessons we were too busy, too proud, or too distracted to learn the first time around. If I could sit down with my younger...[Read More]
Key person insurance: Protecting the people who keep your business moving
28 May
In many small businesses, success is not just built on products, systems or premises. It is often built around people. A founder who holds the client relationships. A senior technician who understands the systems. A sales manager who brings in...[Read More]
The power of compound interest – it rewards patience, consistency, and time.
28 May
Albert Einstein reportedly called compound interest the “eighth wonder of the world.” Whether or not he actually said it, the sentiment holds true. Compound interest is one of the most powerful forces in investing, not because it is flashy...[Read More]
The art of parenting with heart
28 May
Navigating the dual roles of being a parent and a friend to your children presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. This delicate balance requires careful consideration of boundaries, communication, and emotional intelligence. The...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – Three reasons why it pays to be an optimist as an investor
28 May
Key points The combination of the natural human tendency to focus on bad news, expectations rising beyond the ability of the economy to deliver, the increased availability of information & the rise of social media are likely...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 22/05/2026
28 May
Global share markets mostly rose over the last week with ongoing hopes for a deal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz and US strong earnings data. This was despite worries about a more hawkish Fed and concerns about the inflationary consequences of...[Read More]
7 signs you may be underinsured — and why it may be keeping you awake at night
28 May
Insurance is one of those things many people only think about when something goes wrong. Until then, it can sit quietly in the background — a policy renewed each year, a premium paid monthly, a document filed away and rarely reviewed. But life...[Read More]
Investor tax cut call as opponents fight Labor plan
28 May
Investor incentives should be increased, not cut, a senior Liberal says, as Labor moves to rush its once-in-a-generation tax overhaul through parliament. Business leaders have warned the measures, laid out in the federal budget earlier in May, will...[Read More]
Falling fuel prices bolster hopes for RBA rate reprieve
28 May
A softer-than-expected inflation result will give the Reserve Bank a little more space to leave interest rates on hold, but another hike is not off the cards yet. Australia’s annual headline inflation rate fell to 4.2 per cent in April, from 4.6...[Read More]
Budget measures could cut house prices by 10 per cent
28 May
The budget’s tax whack on property investors will accelerate a housing slowdown caused by interest rate hikes, potentially causing the biggest downturn in more than 40 years. Home price growth was already slowing nationwide, with outright falls in...[Read More]
More young Aussies understand AI but they still fear it
28 May
Almost two in three young Australians think artificial intelligence will be used to eliminate jobs and only two per cent think it will create them. Despite their concerns, more Aussies say they have a strong understanding of the technology and...[Read More]
‘Green fatigue’ sweeps the ethical investments market
28 May
Driven by consumer demand, compulsory super and strict greenwashing regulations, Australia’s record on ethical investment is well regarded. Or at least it was. Amid concerns over performance and a US-led anti-woke backlash, the nation’s appetite...[Read More]
Jobless jump, Iran war shoot down fears of rate rise
28 May
The likelihood of a rate hike in June has shrunk after a surprise jump in the unemployment rate showed the Iran war is having a material impact on Australia’s economy. While bad news for workers, the rise in the jobless rate from 4.3 per cent to...[Read More]