Is it better to rent or buy a home right now?

Recent research conducted by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) analysts challenges the long-standing convention that rent money is ‘dead’. Peter Tulip (Economic Researcher) and Ryan Fox (Financial Stability Researcher) set out to determine whether it’s cheaper to...

A little bit now, makes a big difference later

Do you want to make sure you can live your lifestyle today when you get to retirement? Well, now you can! For the first time in five years, for people under 50, the limits that regulate the amount you can contribute to super (on a concessionally taxed basis) has...

Enduring power of attorney – who can you trust?

An enduring power of attorney is an extremely powerful legal document, so it’s not only important to have one but even more important to appoint the right people for the job. An enduring power of attorney allows you to appoint someone you trust to make legal and...

Changes to Keeping a Good Credit Rating

On 12 March 2014, the Australian laws for credit reporting (also known as your credit rating) have changed. This change means you will now be assessed on whether you pay your bills on time (rather than if you have occasionally paid them late). Now, more than ever, it...