Investing during a recession
In times of uncertainty, when share markets and interest rates are falling, along with declines in consumer and business confidence,…
Blog Archive
Are young people putting themselves at risk without life insurance?
Most millennials are quite prudent when it comes to managing their financial affairs. Research by Afterpay found that millennials are…
How has COVID-19 changed Australian consumer spending habits?
Australian spending habits have changed markedly in the last few months. With restrictions easing in some states, some Australians can…
Am I eligible for the HomeBuilder grant?
Available for a limited time, the HomeBuilder grant offers eligible owner-occupiers, including first-home buyers, a potential tax-free $25,000 boost to…
Managing your financial health during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly disrupted our daily lives, forcing us to close entire industries and change our behaviour overnight.
A guide to active and passive investing
Investment funds can be broadly split into two categories – active and passive. And while both options play a part…
Economic Update
Covid-19 developments continued to dominate attention. There were spikes in the number of new infections in both Australia and overseas,…
Melbourne Lockdown Benefits
Melbourne has gone into Stage 4 Lockdown making it even tougher for business owners to survive, but there are still…
Funding for the arts: what is the Creative Economy Support Package?
The Government announced a $250 million package on 25 June 2020 to support artists and organisations following the disruptions caused…
$2.5bn JobTrainer package: What you need to know
The Government has announced the $2.5bn JobTrainer package to retrain, upskill and open new job opportunities.
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JobKeeper 2.0 – what you need to know
The JobKeeper scheme was originally going to run until 27 September 2020. JobKeeper has now been extended past this date,…
Increased flexibility for Parental Leave Pay for self-employed
From 1 July 2020, parents accessing the Government’s parental leave pay (PPL) scheme will have greater flexibility and options. Targeting…
