The EOFY jobs that might matter more than you think
As the end of the financial year (EOFY) approaches, investors often focus on topping up super, maximising deductions, prepaying interest or reviewing portfolios. While these are all valuable…
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What the RBA wants Australians to do next to fight inflation – or risk more rate hikes
When the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board voted unanimously to lift the cash rate to 3.85% in February, the decision was driven by one overriding concern. It wants to stop the rising cost of…
RBA Announcement – February 2026
At its latest meeting, the Reserve Bank Board announced it was increasing the cash rate to 3.85 per cent.Please click here to view the Statement by the Monetary Policy Board: Monetary Policy…
Here’s what new debt-to-income home loan caps mean for banks and borrowers
For the first time ever, the Australian banking regulator has announced it will impose new debt-to-income limits on housing loans made by banks.Such limits are a common tool used by regulators in…
ATO red flags for property investors
Aussie investors have long had a passion for property investment, but it’s also become a key focus for the ATO when it comes to spotting errors in tax returns.The ATO estimates it’s missing out on…
Property investment – Tips and tricks for getting into the property market
Pros of investing in propertyIncome – you earn rental income from the property when tenantedLess volatility – property income and property value can be less volatile than other investments such as…