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Since the start of last year gold has made a succession of record highs. But what’s driving it? Is it a forewarning of more high inflation, or something more serious? Is gold something investors should have in their portfolios?

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We plan for holidays, home renovations, and retirement but we’re less likely to plan for the unexpected. Life insurance is one quiet but powerful way to protect the people you love from financial stress if something happens to you.

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Inflation has been heading in the right direction and the Reserve Bank of Australia has cut the cash rate three times in 2025. So, is now...

Global shares, led by the US share market, pushed further into record territory over the last week helped by solid US earnings growth, okay economic data and expectations for the Fed to start cutting rates next month.

Despite plenty of concern around the property downturn, structural problems and now US tariffs, Chinese economic growth has so far been okay. Compared to the roaring 2000s there is no doubt that Chinese growth has slowed.

Conflict regularly flares up in the Middle East leading to concerns of a threat to inflation and economic growth via a surge in oil prices like in the 1970s and early 1980s.

We all work hard to build a healthy super balance. So, it makes sense that you'd want to understand the ins and outs of how super beneficiaries work so you can make sure your super money ends up in the right hands if you die.

Aged care funding and services have seen major changes in the years since the 2021 report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, and this year is no exception.

Investment markets are driven by more than just fundamentals. Investor psychology plays a huge role and helps explain why asset prices go through periodic booms and busts & why they can react in extreme ways to events.

The end of financial year on 30 June 2025 is fast approaching so here's a quick checklist to help you prepare.

Tax time might not be everyone's favourite season, but it is a great chance to tidy up your finances.

Did you know you can claim a tax deduction on certain super contributions when you do your tax return?

We expect further cuts - implications for the economy and investors.

Share markets had a roller coaster ride over the last week – first plunging on the back of ongoing worries about Trump’s tariffs before rebounding mid-week after Trump delayed some of the tariffs for 90 days before falling again as investors realised that the average US tariff would be higher than announced on 2nd April and as signs of stress in the US bond market remained.

Key points Many measures were pre-announced, but key new measures include tax cuts from 2026-27 & more cost of living support. While the...

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut the cash rate, and it seems likely there will be more cuts to come in 2025. All  Big Four...