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Be aware of biases
June 9, 2020
As the curve continues to flatten and as states around Australia begin to ease lockdown restrictions, many might be wondering what life will look like “on the other side” of the COVID-19 crisis. Restarting economies after they have been in hibernation will surely be no small feat for governments and it will take a coordinated...Read More
There are often upsides and downsides in any piece of legislation, especially when it comes to superannuation. That's the case with the Federal Government's "downsizer measure" announced in the 2017-18 budget, which came into effect on 1 July, 2018. On the surface, there are significant upsides for individuals and couples wanting to top up their...Read More
Tell-tale signs of a tax scam
June 1, 2020
Life's busier than ever for small business owners. Scammers hope you’re too busy to check what they’re saying so you’ll hand over your personal or financial information. While the ATO is supporting you through the COVID-19 (coronavirus) environment, scammers are trying to steal your money or identity while you’re most vulnerable. Look out for these...Read More
Finding the right level of insurance cover is important when you’re thinking about retirement. If retirement’s coming up on your horizon, the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) may have thrown a warehouse-sized rack of spanners in your planning. It makes sense to concentrate on things you can control, such as insurance. Too-high premiums can chew away...Read More
Superannuation for younger investors
May 25, 2020
The Australian superannuation industry has been in the headlines almost every day in the past few weeks, with the Federal Government predicting that as many as 1.7 million people will look to access their superannuation early as part of COVID-19 relief measures. For those that have a choice and are wondering if they should take...Read More
Binge-Worthy Podcasts For Slow Days
May 25, 2020
By Food Matters contributor, Tess Patrick. I love a good podcast. The ones that take you on a journey, that are engaging and captivating but not too serious. And in this day and age, there’s a podcast for almost anything. They’re great to play in the background while you’re getting ready for work, or when...Read More
Don’t fall for dividend yield traps
May 18, 2020
Australian shareholders are set to reap around $27.5 billion in interim company dividends over the next two months, courtesy of the latest corporate earnings season. Those dividend flows will be very welcome to many investors during some of the most volatile market trading conditions on record, and following another cut to official interest rates last...Read More
Women and the future of work
May 18, 2020
A changing world of work holds old challenges and new opportunities for women The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is affecting us all, but women have particular trends to consider. Women already face a number of financial challenges, including 28% less super at retirement1;. COVID-19 and the effect of policy responses may widen existing gender financial inequities....Read More
Look beyond the day to day
May 11, 2020
Focusing on the long-term can be difficult when the here and now is demanding your full attention. Saturation media coverage - whether it be on mainstream media or on your chosen social media platforms – makes it hard to tune out what have so far been largely negative messages. Such is the reality of a...Read More
In today’s non-stop work culture, stigma related to mental health is costing us more than money. To prevent long-term harm to our workforce, attitudes still need to change. In a 2019 report, the Productivity Commission revealed negative mental health costs Australian workplaces up to $17 billion a year. Only five years prior, a report released...Read More