Yesterday, incumbent Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers delivered the Albanese government’s first budget. Amidst a volatile global economy, Chalmers emphasised the three Rs – responsible budget repair and restrained spending, right go for the times. For good measure, resilience also…
A little over a year ago, Superannuation Advice Australia joined hands with Project Yumi, an Australian registered charity working towards building effective partnerships with local communities in Papua New Guinea. We found a natural fit with Project Yumi in…
With interest rates on the rise and investment returns increasingly volatile, Australians with cash to spare may be wondering how to make the most of it. If you have a mortgage, should you make extra repayments or would you…
For the sixth consecutive month, the official cash rate was lifted again earlier this week – to 2.6 percent. This is the highest the rate has been since July 2013 when it was 2.75 percent. The increase will impact…
Working out how much you need to save for retirement is a question that keeps many pre-retirees awake at night. Recent market volatility and fluctuating superannuation balances have only added to the uncertainty. So, it is timely that new…
As we get older, many of us want to remain independent and in our own homes, for as long as possible. However, this can prove challenging without some help with household tasks and personal care. Recognising this, the Government…
Australia’s interest rates have been lifted by a further half-percent, from 1.85 to 2.35 percent. This latest move marks a 225-basis point increase in the rate since it began hiking in May, and the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA)…
Retirement means starting a new chapter of your life, one that gives you the freedom to create your own story, as you decide how you would like to spend your time. While retirement may not be part of your…
Rising interest rates are almost always portrayed as bad news, by the media and by politicians of all persuasions. But a rise in rates cuts both ways. Higher interest rates are a worry for people with home loans and…
Shannon Freney, SAA Head of Advice & Responsible Manager – shares some key Super strategies, which may help boost your retirement savings before June 30. Financial markets have gone through a great deal of upheaval in the past two…
