5 key things to know about new Aged Care fees
Big changes are on the way for aged care, with new rules starting from 1 July 2025. While these changes aim to create a more sustainable and fairer system, they […]
Federal Budget 2025-26 Analysis
Treasurer aims to “rebuild living standards” Much of the 2025 Federal Budget was already known, after a volley of pre-election spruiking for votes. But Treasurer Jim Chalmers had one surprise […]
Turbocharge your super before 30 June
More than half of us set a new financial goal at the beginning of 2025, according to ASIC’s Moneysmart website. While most financial goals include saving money and paying down […]
Navigating turbulent times in the share market
“Time in the market, not timing the market” is a popular investment philosophy that emphasises the importance of staying invested over the long term rather than trying to predict short-term […]
Forget forgetting – simple ways to improve your memory
We’ve all heard the old saying ‘an elephant never forgets’- but unlike elephants, we humans certainly don’t have flawless recall. Forgetting where you left your keys or the name of […]
Super vs Property what works for retirement income?
There is no debate that Australians love investing in property. The value of Australian residential real estate at the end of August 2024 was an estimated $10.95 trillion.i Some love […]
4 steps to choose a residential care service
As 1 July 2025 approaches and the new Aged Care reforms loom, many are choosing to enter residential aged care sooner rather than later, under the impression that the new […]
Navigating Estate Planning & ‘Home-Made’ Wills
By Peter Muller, QBM Lawyers We have worked closely with RFS Advice for several years in estate planning for our mutual clients. We enjoy working with the RFS Advice team […]
US Election – Stunning GOP Victory
Written by Quilla Consulting Key takeaways Chart 1 – Investors quick to price in winners and losers Source: Refinitiv, November 2024 What policy priorities do we expect from Trump? We […]
Trump tariffs: what they are, how they’ll affect Australia and how they’ll impact the markets
When Donald Trump returns to the White House on January 20, one of the first items on his agenda may be to impose tariffs. During his presidential campaign, Trump promised […]
How to be sunsmart this summer
Sad to say, Australia has the highest per-capita rate of skin cancer in the world, according to the World Cancer Research Fund International. So with summer just around the corner, […]
How do US presidential elections affect the market?
One of the key questions around any presidential election is what impact the chosen candidate, and the election campaign itself, will have on the market. To answer those questions, we’re […]
All about wine: top trends, best cellar doors
Australians like our wine. In global terms, we rank 54th in population but 12th in wine consumption, according to Wine Australia. But we like our wine less than we used […]
Insurers pay out 95% of finalised claims, but many Australians remain underinsured
Last month we looked at just how real the need for insurance is, so this month we thought we would have a look at the types of cover available and […]
September Market movements and review
Global stock markets – including the ASX – largely stabilised by the end of August after a turbulent month. It was a rocky start when markets everywhere fell after news […]
Government makes historic aged care reforms
The federal government has unveiled a once-in-a-generation reform package for aged care, which is designed to provide better outcomes for older Australians while ensuring the financial viability of the system.
10 ways to make the most of spring
Many people associate spring with a fresh start, as the warmer weather and longer days brighten our mood and give us the chance to get more done. With that in […]
All’s fine, until it’s not…..
“Insurance always seems like a waste of money until you need it,” the saying goes.
August Market movements and review
Stay up to date with what’s happened in markets and the Australian economy in August.
Why you should establish – and keep updating – an enduring power of attorney
One of the key parts of creating an estate plan is establishing an enduring power of attorney (EPOA). With an EPOA, you (the principal) can give someone (the attorney) the […]
Stock market volatility offers an important lesson for investors
Stock markets around the world have recently suffered some sharp market movements.
Ten amazing hiking destinations in Australia and New Zealand
Research shows that enjoying experiences, rather than buying possessions, tends to provide the greatest source of enduring happiness. Hiking is one of those experiences that can provide lifelong memories. If […]
Quarterly Update from the AAN Investment Committee – Q2 2024
The AAN Models have had a mixed quarter, with models dominated by active fund managers slightly underperforming, while the index-based models had small outperformance over the June quarter. Details for […]
Assisting your adult children while safeguarding those assets.
As Baby Boomers enter their retirement years, many find themselves in a position to assist their millennial children financially. This assistance, whether it’s to help buy a home, pay off […]
Most Australians are failing the retirement test
Here are four basic retirement questions many people struggle to answer correctly.
