The Shakespeare Financial Services team have devised a list of practical ideas to help save money during the cost of living crisis. Coles and Woolworths both offer membership programs that offer discounts and other perks. As an example for Woolworths, it costs $70...
The RBA lifted the cash rate to 1.85% in early August 2022. The increase comes a few weeks after Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe told the Australian Strategic Business Forum that “…we’re going through a process now of steadily increasing interest rates, and...
The volatility that we’ve seen over the last six months, while significant, is not an unusual occurrence for a normal and healthy functioning market. Despite the recent heightened volatility being an uncomfortable experience in the short- term, equity markets...
Several key super changes which may impact your ability to contribute to your SMSF, are set to take effect from 1 July 2022. These changes create opportunities for all SMSF members, young and old, to grow their retirement savings. What are the changes? Originally...
2021 presents with various opportunities and risks. With the borders between the State and Territories all but open and 2021 in sight, there is a hunger for a return to ‘normal’. The recent Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment articulates this...
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