Estate planning
October 8, 2025
How to develop an estate planning strategy to deal with your assets in the event of your death. Estate planning involves developing a strategy to deal with your assets after you die – the legal instruments and structures, such as a will, you put in place to transfer your assets in the event of death….
How your gut health shapes your immune system
October 8, 2025
Did you know that your gut has a profound impact on your immune health? Recent research has uncovered a powerful connection between gut health and autoimmune conditions, revealing that the state of your gut can either protect you from or predispose you to autoimmune issues. Let’s explore how this connection works and how you can…
As Trump abandons the rulebook on trade, does free trade have a future elsewhere?
October 8, 2025
The global trading system that promoted free trade and underpinned global prosperity for 80 years now stands at a crossroads. Recent trade policy developments have introduced unprecedented levels of uncertainty – not least, the upheaval caused by United States President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff regime. This is presenting some fundamental changes to the way nations…
Australia’s economy shows best result in two years as consumer spending picks up
October 8, 2025
The Australian economy picked up strength in the June quarter as consumers opened their wallets, boosted by interest rate cuts earlier in the year. New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.6% in the June quarter and 1.8% over the year — the strongest outcome in two years and…
The Rich Life Vol 97
September 6, 2025
Spring is here, bringing longer days and an opportunity to venture outdoors and enjoy the warmer months ahead. A higher-than-expected jump in inflation figures may prompt the RBA keep interest rates on hold at this month’s meeting. Headline CPI climbed to 2.8%, up from 1.9%. The trimmed mean, the RBA’s preferred gauge of underlying inflation,…
Unlock more time in the day with AI
September 6, 2025
AI is everywhere these days, and honestly, it can feel a bit overwhelming. There’s a flood of apps, tools, and buzzwords available. With so many options, it’s hard to know where to start or even if it’s worth your time investigating. But here’s the good news; when used thoughtfully, AI can be a total game…
From bad reputation to dream destination
September 6, 2025
When you start researching for a trip overseas it’s easy to be swayed by what can be a lingering bad reputation of a region or country. The landscape of travel is constantly shifting and what may once have been a no-go zone can now be a dream destination – and vice versa. Some of today’s most…
Strategies for an unexpected retirement
September 6, 2025
The best time to start planning for retirement is yesterday. But the second-best time? Today. About two-thirds of Australians retire earlier than they anticipated because of unexpected events such as job loss or redundancy, they need to care for a family member, have a sudden illness or injury, problems at work or a partner’s decision…
Succession planning that honours the business you built
September 6, 2025
For many small business owners, the company they’ve built is more than a livelihood, it’s a legacy. But when it comes time to step back, the path forward isn’t always clear. Whether your children have chosen different careers or there’s no obvious successor in sight, succession planning can be one of the most emotionally and…
The Rich Life Vol 96
August 4, 2025
As the winter chill lingers, we look forward to the arrival of spring and brighter days ahead. Interest rates and tariffs continue to influence markets globally. In Australia, soft inflation data has paved the way for a possible rate cut. CPI slowed more than expected to an annual rate of 2.1% from 2.4% and core…
Time to clear your digital cobwebs
August 4, 2025
Spring cleaning isn’t just for closets. We’re used to tackling physical mess. We clear out closets, sort through garages, and sometimes even face that overflowing junk drawer in the kitchen. But there’s another kind of clutter we often ignore – the kind that lives on our devices, in our inboxes, and across the dozens of…
Planning is key as SMSFs enter new phase
August 4, 2025
Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) have long been associated with older Australians and small business owners looking for greater control over their retirement savings. But recent data suggests the sector is undergoing a quiet transformation. Alongside tax reforms and persistent compliance challenges, younger people are slowly moving into the SMSF space. While 85 per cent of…
Before you retire
August 4, 2025
If you’re planning to retire, you need to consider: Special rules apply if you receive an employment termination payment, genuine redundancy payment or payments from an approved early retirement scheme. If you’re leaving your job for other reasons, such as termination, change of industry or leaving Australia, the tax on payments you receive may be…
Keeping your cool when the markets heat up
August 4, 2025
Investing isn’t just a numbers game. It’s an activity that stirs various emotions from hope and optimism to fear and anxiety. Whether the ASX is surging or stumbling, emotional responses to market movements can shape outcomes just as much as economic fundamentals. Understanding those responses is crucial to building resilience, especially in unpredictable times. These…
Trusts are back in the ATO spotlight
August 4, 2025
With more than 947,000 trusts operating across Australia, it’s no surprise the ATO continues to keep a close eye on how these structures are managed. Trusts remain central to many wealth and succession plans, but their complexity means they also attract compliance scrutiny.i Closer attention to how trust structures are now being used is part…
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