Volatility indexes are a barometer for where share markets may be heading

It should come as no surprise that there isn’t an accurate way to foretell what share markets will do from one day to the next.

By doing a few calculations you can easily see if your portfolio is still on track.

If you’re someone who likes a good balance in your investing life, now may be a good time to do some calculations.

How much tax you pay on your super contributions and withdrawals depends on:

• your total super amount

• your age

• the type of contribution or withdrawal you make

Tracking your spending is a way to take control of your money. Knowing where your money goes can help you spend less and save more.

First, get a clear view of where your money is going day to day.

Start small by recording your spending every day for at least a week. This way you can see all the money going out.

If you have a poor credit score or an error in your credit report, it may affect loans or credit you apply for. You have a right to get errors fixed for free, and you can arrange this yourself.

Renovations can be an exciting time to re-shape the look and feel of your home, however before you start getting into the details, it’s important take a step back and clarify ‘why’ you’re renovating.

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My Aged Care will be your first point of contact if you are in looking to access Government funded aged care services.

A RAS or ACAT/S assessment can determine what services will best suit your needs.

If you are found eligible for government-funded services, you will then be able to start looking for aged care providers.

Investing isn’t just a numbers game. It’s an activity that stirs various emotions from hope and optimism to fear and anxiety.

Whether the ASX is surging or stumbling, emotional responses to market movements can shape outcomes just as much as economic fundamentals. Understanding those responses is crucial to building resilience, especially in unpredictable times.

Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) have long been associated with older Australians and small business owners looking for greater control over their retirement savings.

But recent data suggests the sector is undergoing a quiet transformation.

We’re used to tackling physical mess. We clear out closets, sort through garages, and sometimes even face that overflowing junk drawer in the kitchen. But there’s another kind of clutter we often ignore - the kind that lives on our devices, in our inboxes, and across the dozens of apps and platforms we use every day.

When and how you can access your super to start an account-based pension.

If our working years can be regarded as the time when we aim to build up our superannuation savings, our retirement years can equally be regarded as the time when we aim to spend them.

When the temperature drops, it feels like more of an effort, but getting outdoors, even when it’s chilly, can do your brain and body a whole lot of good.

Let’s be honest - when it’s cold outside, the couch starts to look very attractive. You’ve got the heater cranking, you’re engrossed in the latest TV series with your favourite hoodie on, and venturing out into nature seems like a job for someone far more motivated.

Australians inherited an estimated $150 billion in 2024, an increase of more than 70 per cent in a decade, according to a JBWere report.ⁱ

It’s a number that’s predicted to grow more rapidly over the coming 20 years to $5.4 trillion, the report finds.

Managing this flow of wealth to family groups, often complicated by divorce and remarriage as well as children from previous marriages, can lead to disputes and legal challenges if not carefully handled.

Your future just got a super boost – are you ready?

With the new financial year comes a fresh wave of superannuation changes that could make a real difference to your retirement savings.

When to include insurance payouts from disaster events in your tax return for businesses, or assets that produce income.

When recovering from disaster events, check if you need to report and pay tax on insurance payouts.

Bucketing is a smart way to manage your money without complicated budgets or spreadsheets. You set up multiple bank accounts called ‘buckets’ and use each one for a specific purpose, like bills, savings or entertainment. Once your buckets are set up, it’s easier to see and control how you spend and save your money.

Investors have faced a wild ride in 2025. The excitement may not be over.

Equity and fixed income markets took less than a month to recover after U.S. tariff announcements in early April sent them reeling, giving investors a valuable opportunity to reexamine their relationship with risk.

Why investing extra money from a rate cut can be a better long-term option.

Millions of Australians holding variable rate mortgages are about to receive a monthly household cash infusion, thanks to the Reserve Bank’s 0.25% cash rate cut on 20 May.

Do you have a plan for who will receive your super if something happens to you?

For many Australians, superannuation is their greatest asset outside the family home.

But do you have a plan for who will receive your super if something happens to you?

The inheritance wave is building but most people are unprepared for the ride.

Transfers of accumulated wealth from one generation to the next are part and parcel of everyday life.

But the next 20 to 30 years will see the biggest intergenerational wealth handover in history.