Insights

Are you a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty investor?

When you think about the markets, do you see promise or peril? Are you the type to believe the glass is half-full, or do you focus on the half that is not there? Your investing outlook can shape your decisions, influence your risk tolerance, and impact your long-term results. But... Read More

New aged care act: what you need to know

Sweeping reforms to aged care are set to begin on 1 November to help improve the quality, transparency and flexibility of care. With more care levels, clearer pricing, and greater control over how your funding is used, the new system aims to better match services to individual needs. Providers will... Read More

Financial missteps can mean missed opportunities

In a world of constant financial noise, from market updates and interest rate speculation to economic forecasts, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and choose to do nothing. But inaction can be costly when it comes to building long-term wealth. Whether it’s leaving money in cash, delaying investment decisions or ignoring... Read More

Market movements and review video – October 2025

Stay up to date with what’s happened in the Australian economy and markets over the past month. Australia’s economy showed resilience in September, with inflation remaining sticky and the RBA holding rates steady at 3.6%. Despite the August/September period noted for being seasonally weak, markets remain at near record levels.... Read More

Saving without the spreadsheets

Some people genuinely enjoy tracking their spending. They carefully categorise expenses, balance the numbers, and colour-code everything in a spreadsheet. And then there’s the rest of us. Maybe you’ve tried budgeting before, and it felt restrictive and time-consuming. Maybe it didn’t stick and that’s okay. Here’s the thing: you don’t... Read More