Forget expensive creams, doing push-ups, or pretending you like kale. The real anti-aging secret might be digging out your carry-on bag.

Travel, it turns out, is basically a spa treatment for your brain, your body, and your soul, except, instead of coconut water, you get the thrill of new adventures and stories you will retell forever.

A volatile geopolitical landscape, rapid technological shifts and evolving energy systems are helping to reshape investment returns.

As we settle into 2026, the challenge for investors is in understanding and taking advantage of (or avoiding, if necessary) these global trends.

Interest rate swings, market volatility and global tensions make one thing clear: wealth management needs both protection and growth strategies to thrive.

Finding the balance between driving growth and safeguarding capital takes a disciplined approach to portfolio construction but it could help your wealth to endure, despite the ups and downs of the market and the impact of inflation on your purchasing power.

Your super could be one of the biggest assets you’ll accumulate in your lifetime.

However, many Australians think they don’t need to worry about their super until retirement. Some don’t think about it at all.

Getting on top of your finances is one of the most common new year’s resolutions. But sticking to them can be hard. 

If you want to get your finances unstuck, here’s five money tasks you can tick off during your summer down time, that will help set you up for success this year.

Children's share investments

When you buy shares, you have a choice whether you quote a tax file number (TFN).

If you quote a TFN, you pay taxes on the dividends when you lodge the tax return.

2025 was defined by dramatic shifts and surprising outcomes across global investment markets.

From the surge in precious metals to the resilience of equities and the evolving landscape of fixed income, investors navigated a world shaped by economic uncertainty, technological innovation, and shifting government policies. 

Setting up a lifetime income stream is one way to get regular payments in retirement. 

A lifetime income stream is a financial product that pays you regular income for as long as you live

You must tell us if you or your partner start any paid work and you must report any employment income you or your partner have been paid. If you don’t, we may pay you too much Age Pension and you’ll have a debt to pay back. We may also stop your payment. Read about employment income reporting.

Men are earning on average A$9,753 more than women each year in the form of performance bonuses, allowances and overtime pay.

That’s according to the latest gender pay gap data released on Thursday by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency. It covers more than 8,000 private companies for 2024–25, employing more than 5.4 million workers across Australia.

Many investors breathed a sigh of relief at having survived (and even thrived) the turbulent economic and political events of 2025.

Super funds posted strong double-digit returns for the 2024-2025 financial year.

As we tick over into a new year, many of us feel the instinctive pull for change – a desire to feel better, do better and make life feel more aligned to our values and goals. While this wave of motivation is in full force, it can quickly fade if you don’t have direction and a plan in place.

When you think about building wealth, you may picture investments, property and superannuation. But there’s another critical element: insurance. It’s the silent partner in your financial strategy, quietly working behind the scenes to protect everything you’ve built.

In today’s world, more children than ever are struggling with their mental health. ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorders—these conditions are on the rise, leaving parents searching for answers that go beyond prescriptions and quick fixes. What if one of the most powerful tools to support a child’s emotional and mental wellbeing is something as simple—and profound—as what’s on their plate?

Ageing is a natural part of life, and with it often comes a reduced ability to manage everyday tasks, especially at night. The same is true for people living with disabilities who may need extra support with mobility, safety or personal care. While daytime assistance is valuable, nighttime brings its own challenges and risks.

Ageing comes with wisdom, experience and a lifetime of stories, but it can also bring new challenges. Tasks that once felt effortless may now require support, and while many people assume the only option is moving into residential care, that isn’t the case.

A sudden death can place financial stress on those who depend on you. If this happens, life cover can help them pay the bills and other living expenses.

Life cover is also called 'term life insurance' or 'death cover'. It pays a lump sum amount of money when you die.

What role will an inheritance play in your long-term wealth strategy?

If the ballpark numbers are at least remotely close, the amount of assets set to be transferred from one generation to the next in Australia over the coming decades will amount to trillions of dollars.

Uniforms, bags, stationery, fees, lunches, excursions and computers — the costs of sending kids to school soon add up. Planning ahead can help you stay on top of costs.

Uniforms and stationery can be big up-front costs. But there are ways to reduce how much you spend.

After a natural disaster, you may be targeted by ‘storm’ or ‘disaster’ chasers. They might claim to offer you quicker, cheaper, or specialised repair services, or to help with your insurance claim. Before you commit, pause and check that the quicker, cheaper service isn’t going to cost you more out of pocket.