Finance
Mastering the Art of Asking for a Pay Rise: Timing, Preparation, and Confidence
3 October
Asking for a pay rise can be a daunting task, but itâs an important conversation to have if you believe your contributions to the company merit greater financial recognition. Approaching the conversation with preparation and confidence can...[Read More]
Oliverâs insights â Shares around record highs as inflation slides â but what are the risks?
3 October
Key points â Recession risks, the escalating Israel conflict, the US election along with still stretched valuations mean a high risk of another share market correction and continued volatility. â The expansion of the war around Israel and Iran...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments â Weekly market update 27/9/24
3 October
Global share markets rose again over the last week on expectations for a continuation of a âgoldilocksâ macro outlook on the back of central bank rate cuts reinforced by news of aggressive Chinese policy stimulus. This saw US and global shares...[Read More]
Property tax concession change talk sparks uncertainty
3 October
Property investors are anxiously awaiting any potential changes to tax breaks after a week of mixed messages on negative gearing and capital gains tax. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has repeatedly insisted Labor has no plans to touch the tax...[Read More]
Generation dread: Aussies unprepared for money shocks
3 October
Less than a quarter of Australians are satisfied with their financial position, with younger generations increasingly relying on grandparents for support. Research conducted by investment group MLC found 70 per cent of people said financial...[Read More]
Retail sales to show economy continues to sputter along
3 October
Retail sales figures should show the Australian economy continues to âmuddle alongâ without setting off too many alarm bells about an imminent recession or inflation kicking off again. Economists expect the Australian Bureau of Statistics on...[Read More]
Planning to engage a new registered tax agent?
2 October
Learn what you can do to be well prepared before engaging a new registered agent. Are you planning to engage a new registered agent or change the authorisations youâve given your existing agent? Youâll need to nominate them in...[Read More]
Top 10 legal concerns: why seeking professional legal advice is essential
26 September
When navigating personal or business matters, legal questions often arise with significant implications. Seeking proper legal advice ensures that you avoid costly mistakes and operate within the confines of the law.  Here are the top 10 legal...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments â Weekly market update 20/9/24
26 September
Sharemarkets continued to rally this week, with the US and Australia at new records again, propelled by the US Federal Reserveâs 50 basis point cut to interest rates (the first for this cycle) and solid US economic data indicating that the...[Read More]
Power subsidies and cheaper petrol drive down inflation
26 September
A drop in inflation has been welcomed as a small respite for struggling shoppers but households are being warned prices are set to bounce around and not come down in a straight line. Inflation cooled to 2.7 per cent in the 12 months to August, down...[Read More]
Slight reprieve as inflation cools to 2.7 per cent
26 September
Australians have been gifted a slight reprieve, with inflation moderating to 2.7 per cent as price pressures hurt shoppers at the checkout. The drop in the inflation figure spanning the 12 months to August was spurred by a decrease in transport...[Read More]
Overheated market could burn first-time home buyers
26 September
Pushing people to enter the âoverheatedâ housing market is a bad idea, an expert says, with new data finding first-time buyers want to purchase property as soon as possible. A report has affirmed Australians are eager to join the home-ownership...[Read More]
PM bats back questions over curbing property tax breaks
26 September
The prime minister has swatted away questions about curbing property tax breaks after reports of secret modelling. The federal government has sought advice from Treasury on scaling back negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions, according...[Read More]
More super for mums, dads as parental leave laws pass
26 September
New mums and dads will get extra superannuation on their government-funded paid parental leave after reforms cleared federal parliament. Eligible parents with children born or adopted after July 1 will get 12 per cent super for up to six months of...[Read More]
Universal childcare could mean higher taxes: Dutton
25 September
Early childhood education advocates back key recommendations aimed at improving accessibility for low-income families, but the coalition has warned of surging taxes for Australians. A Productivity Commission report, released on Wednesday, urged...[Read More]