As widely expected, despite cutting cash rates to 1.25 per cent in June, and then again to 1.00 per cent in July, today the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today announced its third rate cut for the year, slashing an already historically low interest rate to 0.75 per cent…
With divorce rates rising among couples aged 55+, more people could find themselves going it alone in retirement. We explore the pros and cons for your lifestyle and finances and speak to Dianne Kemp about her experience of planning for retirement after divorce…
After the biggest fall in at least 40 years – with a 10.2% top to bottom fall between September 2017 and June this year - average capital city home prices have turned up again. So where to from here?
Australian economic growth has slowed to the weakest since the GFC. Talk of recession remains all the rage. But is this a seriously possibility? AMPs Dr Shane Oliver gives us 9 reasons why recession in Australia remains unlikely…
A new ASIC report offers key insights into consumer perceptions of financial advice. Find out how to get off to the right start with your financial planning experience…
For R U OK?Day, Money & Life explores how financial stress can impact our mental health and what we can be doing to help ourselves, and others, feel more positive about our lives and finances. We speak to R U OK? Community Ambassador Dan Price about his experiences with money and mental health…
Some say money can’t buy love or happiness. But by spending it on certain things, perhaps you can bring more joy into your life and relationships. Find out how…
With a little bit of planning you should be able to successfully avoid having the joy of starting a family compromised by the financial burden of doing so…
Happy birthday. Season’s greetings. Congratulations! From chucking confetti to winning with wine, there are likely dozens of gifts you’ll purchase for loved ones this year. So what kind of gift giver are you?
Only last month share markets in the US and Australia were at record highs. But ever since President Trump ramped up the US-China trade war again at the start of August, financial markets have seen a significant increase in volatility…
