How much you need for a house deposit A great savings goal for a house deposit is: 20% of the purchase price of the house plus enough to cover the costs of buying a house Some lenders only require a 5% deposit. But a smaller … [Read more...]

The Australian superannuation industry has been in the headlines almost every day in the past few weeks, with the Federal Government predicting that as many as 1.7 million people will look to access their superannuation early as part of COVID-19 … [Read more...]

In this article, John Rives of the Growth Mindset Institute provides his personal account of the outbreak of COVID-19, and how applying growth mindset theory has helped guide his business through uncertain times. No doubt, just like I did, you woke … [Read more...]

As rewarding as it can be, running a small business can also cause stress and anxiety. That’s why MYOB has partnered with leading Australian not-for-profit in the preventative mental health space, Smiling Mind, to create a unique, free-to-use Small … [Read more...]

By Food Matters contributor, Tess Patrick. I love a good podcast. The ones that take you on a journey, that are engaging and captivating but not too serious. And in this day and age, there’s a podcast for almost anything. They’re great to play in … [Read more...]

Extension of time to enrol for the JobKeeper scheme The Commissioner has extended the time to enrol for the initial JobKeeper periods, from 30 April 2020 until 31 May 2020. If you enrol by 31 May you will still be able to claim for the fortnights … [Read more...]

It's often said that for a better chance at investment success, portfolio decisions should never be guided by specific moments. This is probably more evident than ever in this volatile market, where daily swings can reach surprising heights and then … [Read more...]

Focusing on the long-term can be difficult when the here and now is demanding your full attention. Saturation media coverage - whether it be on mainstream media or on your chosen social media platforms – makes it hard to tune out what have so far … [Read more...]

The coronavirus pandemic is having profound effects on Australian families, communities, businesses, the financial markets and the global economy. Many people have lost their jobs and there is much uncertainty around the depth and duration of the … [Read more...]

For retirees, satisfying your income needs today remains a top priority. But equally as important are your income needs for the future. In times of investment market instability, as we’re currently experiencing due to the impact of Coronavirus on … [Read more...]