The September quarter has been one of cautious optimism. Inflation appears to be finally cooling, central banks are holding steady, and investors are weighing up what the next phase of the cycle might look like. While the pace of global growth has slowed, stability is slowly returning — and that’s not a bad thing. …
The June quarter of 2025 has been a rollercoaster for the financial markets. Investors and policymakers had to deal with a mix of good news and bad – on the one hand, inflation fell, but then a war broke out in the Middle East and to make it even more interesting, Donald Trump introduced a…
Most people are familiar with the idea of working hard for their money. But financially smart people have a different and more strategic mindset. They make their money work hard for them. You too can use any surplus from your employment income to create passive income streams and valuable assets. Once you have mastered the…
The final quarter of 2024 reflected a mixed economic landscape. While consumer spending and equity markets showed resilience, persistent inflation, cost-of-living pressures and a cooling housing market have tempered optimism. Interest Rates – Will They Rise or Fall? Inflation in Australia showed signs of easing during the final months of 2024, with the trimmed…
Hidden Costs That Could Be Draining Your Budget and How to Avoid Them During a cost of living crisis, many of us look for obvious ways to cut expenses, like cancelling streaming services, dining out less, and skipping extras in our shopping baskets. But what about the less obvious ways? Sneaky fees and charges can…