Money

5 financial resolutions to achieve in 2023

22 February

The new year is a perfect time to reflect on your achievements from the ending year and to plan for the new year. While you can also make resolutions for other aspects of life, financial success should be at the top of your list. Check if you...[Read More]

5 Things to consider as you plan for the year ahead

20 January

People typically associate the new year with hope — a time for fulfilling plans, whether those are financial, personal or professional. The past year is finally over and you can now look forward to what the new year has in store. While it’s...[Read More]

ACCC probe to ensure savers get fair deal

11 January

The consumer watchdog has been asked to look into interest rates for savers amid concern banks aren’t offering their customers a fair deal. Treasurer Jim Chalmers urged the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to investigate the matter,...[Read More]

Calls for boost to social security payment

7 December

Welfare organisations have reiterated calls for an increase to social security payments to help people keep up with the rising cost of living. At a federal parliamentary hearing into the extent of poverty in Australia on Tuesday, organisations said...[Read More]

Cheaper child care one step closer

23 November

Cheaper child care is set to become available in July, with the government’s signature election pledge clearing its penultimate hurdle. Education Minister Jason Clare says the increased affordability of child care will benefit both families and...[Read More]

Cost of living relief could spur inflation

19 October

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has downplayed expectations of cost of living relief in next week’s federal budget, warning some measures could push inflation even higher. Dr Chalmers noted the cost of living could surge due to devastating floods in NSW,...[Read More]

Household energy bills soar by 25 per cent

19 October

Electricity bills have jumped by $300 on average since April, with the consumer watchdog citing several reasons for skyrocketing costs. The head of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said this represented a 25 per cent...[Read More]

Living costs more stressful than pandemic

12 October

Cost of living pressures have overtaken the pandemic as Australians’ greatest source of worry, according to a survey released on World Mental Health Day. Mental health charity Beyond Blue surveyed 1500 people and found inflation, rising...[Read More]

3 tips to retire comfortably

5 October

Whether you’re planning to retire soon or have another 10 years or so before you actually do, you want to be prepared when the time comes. After all, having enough money to live a happy, comfortable retirement is essential. But how much is...[Read More]

3 tips to grow your superannuation

29 September

Retirement is a period most people eagerly anticipate. It’s that wonderful stage of life when you can finally unwind and spend your time as you please. You can even spend retirement focusing on the businesses you’ve been planning and have put...[Read More]

Credit card debt the lowest priority

21 September

Australians in financial distress are more likely to default on credit cards and personal loans than any other kind of debt, a study has found. The research shows people are more likely to default on maxed out credit cards over cards with open lines...[Read More]

King Charles III may not appear on $5 note

14 September

King Charles III may not automatically replace Queen Elizabeth II on Australia’s $5 note. Assistant Treasury Minister Andrew Leigh said the federal government had yet to make a decision on who should appear on the country’s lowest...[Read More]

Petrol price rises to further hit budgets

7 September

The consumer watchdog will be on the lookout for unnecessary price hikes as the fuel excise is reinstated in full later in the month. The reintroduction of the tax will see motorists pay an extra 25 cents per litre, including GST and indexing to...[Read More]

A new chapter begins…

1 September

After a process which has been around 4 years in the making, and 9 months in the doing, we have been successful in establishing our own Australian Financial Services licence (AFSL) under Anova Advice Group Pty Ltd. It is a privately owned...[Read More]

Family law – separation and divorce in Australia