Hearing aids to heart monitors: tech is going healthy
9 April
Wearable gadgets did little more than count steps when they first appeared, promising to assess a user’s health depending on whether they hit 10,000 a day. But the technology, which now ranges from smartwatches and fitness trackers to smart rings...[Read More]
Devastating cost of fraudsters, scammers revealed
9 April
Sylvia Chou clicked a link on Facebook and three months later, she had lost $2.6 million to scammers. The advertisement for a currency trading platform was a sophisticated scam that wiped out her savings, and led to her borrowing money and...[Read More]
China hit brakes on TikTok deal after Trump’s tariffs
9 April
A deal to spin off the US assets of TikTok was put on hold after China indicated it would not approve the deal following President Donald Trump’s tariffs announcement this week, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Trump on Friday...[Read More]
Oliver’s Insights – The Trump Dump in shares – what does it mean for Australia & investors?
8 April
Key points Share markets have fallen further on US President Trump’s worse than expected tariff policies. Further weakness is likely but at some point Trump is likely to pivot towards focussing more on his market friendly policies and the Fed...[Read More]
Respect your time: breaking free from instant availability
3 April
Constantly replying instantly to every work message reinforces two harmful assumptions: first, that your time is endlessly available, and second, that your personal focus isn’t important. Responding immediately may feel productive, but it...[Read More]
Managing finances and lifestyle activities during retirement
3 April
Retirement is a complex period divided into various phases, each with its own set of financial requirements and lifestyle considerations. Understanding how to budget for each stage can help you make the most of your post-career...[Read More]
Managing debt: a strategic approach to financial freedom
3 April
Confronting debt can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. Balancing daily living expenses while keeping up with loan repayments is a challenging task that can affect both your financial and emotional well-being. Nevertheless, with a...[Read More]
How much is a life worth? Planning for those left behind
3 April
The loss of a loved one is an incalculable emotional blow, leaving a void that words cannot fill. While grief and the sense of loss dominate the immediate aftermath, it’s important to also consider the practical implications, especially when the...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 31/03/2025
3 April
After a relatively quiet start to the week, news on US auto tariffs and worries of a slowing US economy unnerved markets. Prior to this, the US sharemarket had rallied 5% from its mid-March bottom (after having declined by 10% from its high). Over...[Read More]
Two data prints and a Trump wildcard to decide rate cut
3 April
Donald Trump’s so-called ‘liberation day’ looms over the economic calendar but another date could have even greater implications for interest rates in Australia. By April 30 Australians could know whether the Reserve Bank is set to cut rates...[Read More]
‘Cautious’ RBA holds rates steady ahead of election
3 April
Hopes remain high for mortgage relief in May despite a “cautious” Reserve Bank of Australia keeping interest rates on hold. As widely expected by economists, the RBA’s new monetary policy board held the cash rate steady at 4.1 per cent at its...[Read More]
Dutton pledges power bill ‘action’ but questions remain
3 April
Plans to set aside gas for the domestic market will bring power prices down, Peter Dutton claims, but Australians remain in the dark about how much better off they would be under the proposal. The opposition leader visited western Sydney on the...[Read More]
Brick by brick, parties build election housing pitches
2 April
Get out there and build. That’s the message Australia’s housing minister has delivered to property investors while claiming market stability and certainty could be at risk should the coalition secure a win at the impending election. “We’ve...[Read More]
Fears history is being rewritten with AI technology
2 April
Images generated by artificial intelligence have the potential to rewrite history, experts are warning. Free online tools can create fake depictions of events such as the Holocaust and 9/11 within seconds. Experts say the results blur the line...[Read More]
New mums urged to exercise to improve their health
2 April
New mothers should aim for two hours of moderate to vigorous exercise every week, such as brisk walking or cycling, researchers say. Getting back to exercise in the first 12 weeks after birth will help boost both physical and mental health and...[Read More]