The GST should be raised and expanded to include more products in an attempt to pay down Australia’s ballooning national debt, a respected think tank has urged. The Grattan Institute has called for the federal government to lift the GST rate from 10 per cent to...
The cost of building a new home has re-accelerated as the Middle East oil crisis continues to impact the industry. Construction costs increased 3.2 per cent in the 12 months ended September, up from 2.8 per cent in 2025/26, Cotality’s latest Cordell Construction Cost Index showed...
Australians are being hit with increasingly sophisticated, artificial intelligence-fuelled scams as the online watchdog warns against repeating past mistakes by failing to rein in the technology. The rise of AI was presenting major risks in the finance sector, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s executive director...
Tax scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and even financially savvy Australians can be caught off guard. Knowing what to look for, taking a few simple precautions and maintaining a close relationship with your accountant could make all the difference. Tax time is always a good opportunity to...
Retirement is often treated as a finish line. You work for decades, build your superannuation, make plans, count down the final months and eventually reach that long-awaited last day of work. Then suddenly, the structure that has shaped much of your adult life is gone. For many people,...
When was the last time you truly stopped to enjoy the moment? Not just a quick break between commitments, but a genuine opportunity to breathe deeply, clear your mind and appreciate the world around you. Perhaps it was the smell of freshly cut grass on a...
The move into aged care can be one of the most emotional transitions a family experiences. For the person entering care, it may represent a significant change in independence. For a husband, wife or partner, it may mean living separately for the first time in decades. For adult...
When it comes to preparing for retirement, many people focus on how much they’re contributing to their superannuation or pension. What often gets overlooked is how those contributions are made — and this is where salary sacrifice can play an important role. Salary sacrifice is a...
Your home is not just your sanctuary; it’s also a tangible asset. Like any investment, the end goal for many homeowners is to see it appreciate over time. While most people think about major renovations when it comes to increasing property value, you don’t always...
In today’s economic climate, it’s increasingly common to help your child with their first home. In this article, we’re going to look at three options to help you do this. Why not take a look at the pros and cons of each and choose the one that’s...