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One of our co-founders and Wealth Specialists, Angus Dockrill, shares insights on the top 5 mistakes made in preparing for one's retirement, as published in the Financial Review. What mistake are you making?

Will the RBA lift the cash rate again? Economists are at odds on whether the RBA should raise the cash rate again in April. Dr Steve Garth shares some insights on the challenges the RBA face when making the decision next Tuesday.

To Hike or not to Hike? Now that is the question. Economists are at odds over whether the Reserve Bank of Australia should suspend rate hikes in April or raise the cash rate by another 25bps, as the RBA confronts how to bring inflation down with higher interest rates while not sending the economy into recession. The bond market is indicating rate i...

Volatility has struck financial markets as several banks in the US and Europe collapse, requiring governments and regulators to step in to protect depositors. Contagion fears are widespread, and banking shares are being particularly hard hit. So, if there is another GFC brewing, are Australian banks at risk? The short answer is no. Dr Steve Garth discusses why.

Australian Banks and the Current Global Banking Crisis Volatility has struck financial markets as several banks in the US and Europe collapse, requiring governments and regulators to step in to protect depositors. So, if there is another GFC brewing, are Australian banks at risk? The short answer is no.

The Governments proposed changes to superannuation have thrust it into the media spotlight recently. It raises the question, what will I do when I retire? Here Angus Dockrill offers some tips to help transition from worker to retiree.

Are you retirement ready? Here are some tips to help make the transition. Superannuation has recently been thrust into the spotlight with the government's proposed tax changes. In this post, Angus Dockrill discusses superannuation and how to prepare for retirement.

During the covid pandemic, many of us have become more careful about protecting our health by getting vaccinated and socially distancing ourselves and wearing masks. But we didn't pay as much attention to our financial wellness. This article shares 10 steps you can take today to improve your financial well-being.

Wealth Column: 10 steps to financial wellness Pick one or two financial wellness goals and work on them at your pace. Soon you’ll develop confidence in your ability to achieve the financial success you’ve always wanted.

There are lots of smart people in financial markets. But the fact that very few of them actually agree on the outlook for interest rates shows why forecasting is a poor basis for an investment strategy.

Interest rates: Experts disagree about where they’re heading It’s hard to recall a time when the interest rate forecasts of economists were as widely, and wildly, different as they are now.

The principles of sound investment and maintaining information hygiene aren’t so different. One rule is to diversify your sources of information and to avoid ‘doomscrolling’. Here is a great article sharing some Australian research findings on the topics and 4 tips on how to avoid it.

Doomscrolling is literally bad for your health. Here are 4 tips to help you stop Research shows doomscrolling can be harmful. These experts have found evidence-based tips that can help you help yourself.

It is a trying time for investors right now and can be difficult to block out the negative noise regarding the economy and investment markets. In our latest post, Scott Douglas reminds us of some key investment lessons that have stood the test of time, and why you should be mindful when reading investment articles online.

The value of patience. Why you need to block out the noise. It's a trying time for investors right now. But investors need to block out the noise and remain patient to benefit in the long term.