For decades, home ownership has represented much more than having a roof over your head. For many Australians, buying property has been the cornerstone of financial security, a way to create choices during retirement, and perhaps most importantly, an opportunity to leave something meaningful for the next generation. That belief has shaped the financial decisions…
Do women really make better property investors? There seems to be mounting evidence that this could be the case. A while ago Kym Kiyosaki gave her opinion on 8 advantages that women have that make them better investors. Here’s what she said: 1. We’re not afraid to say, “I don’t know.” The person who has to…
Robert Kiyosaki’s book, “Rich Dad Poor Dad”, is a personal finance classic that has inspired millions of people worldwide to take control of their financial future. The book offers a unique perspective on money and wealth-building that challenges traditional financial wisdom. Here are six lessons from “Rich Dad Poor Dad” that are worth taking note…
For a while there, “the next rate cut” started to feel like a foregone conclusion. Borrowers were counting on it, buyers were pricing it in, and the media narrative was drifting toward relief. But now the story is different, with most economists suggesting there won’t be another interest rate cut anytime soon. In a fresh…
It’s official, property investors are back in the game. According to new data from Money.com.au, investors now hold their largest share of the mortgage market on record, accounting for 38% of all new lending in the year to June 2025. This narrowing gap between investors and owner-occupiers marks a major turning point in Australia’s property…
Every so often, the property market sends a subtle signal before the headlines catch up. And right now, we’re seeing one of those signals flashing. Investors who are watching fixed-rate pricing trends, rather than waiting for the next RBA board meeting, may already have an early warning of where the next phase of the interest…
Have you ever stopped to wonder how long your super will actually last you in retirement? Most Australians glance at their balance and assume it will be enough. But the truth is sobering: if you retire at 67, there’s a very good chance you’ll spend 20 to 25 years in retirement—and the average super balance…
Let’s be honest, money and love have always been strange bedfellows. But new research suggests that for millions of Australians, the two are now deeply, perhaps uncomfortably, intertwined. According to a new Finder survey, almost 1 in 5 Australians (17%), that’s about 3.6 million people, admit to pursuing a romantic relationship for financial reasons. In…
We’ve all become comfortable clicking, tapping, and swiping our way through purchases. From household items to birthday gifts, most of us now jump online without a second thought. But behind the glossy ads and tempting discounts lurks a growing threat that far too many Australians are still underestimating. According to the NAB, Australians lost $9.8…
Look up at the gum trees in your backyard and imagine something looking back, not a neighbour, not a cockatoo, but your insurer. Increasingly in Australia, that’s not science fiction. Our insurers are quietly embracing drone technology and aerial imaging to assess properties, spot risks, and in some cases, decide whether you can even get…
