The Federal Government increased the Age Pension from 20 March 2026, alongside a gradual rise in deeming rates. Advocacy group COTA Australia says the pension boost will offer relief, but warns updated deeming assumptions may not reflect the realities facing all older Australians. From 20 March 2026, around 2.5 million Australians receiving the Age Pension saw an increase to their payments. At the same time, the Federal Government confirmed that deeming rates will rise by 0.5

Most Australians are only vaguely aware – or completely unaware – of the fact that credit-reporting agencies monitor their financial transactions. While most Australians don’t give much thought to what’s on their credit report, the credit score that’s based on the contents of that report can have a significant impact on your financial choices. A modest score may mean you miss out on getting a mortgage or business loan. There’s no shame in relying heavily on your credit card o

Tim's book club #7 - one of the most timeless and impactful books you'll read when it comes to money mindset, habits and financial literacy.

It’s been a while since my last post about money books that I recommend. Things have been pretty busy for me as I’m currently finishing...

Think of your finances like your home: how its foundations are built and maintained determines its ability to stand strong for years to come

If you're age 60 or over, own your home and need to access money, releasing equity from your home may be an option. There is risk...

Why it’s so important to talk about your finances According to this research(1), one in two Australians don’t sit down regularly to look...

Take some of the guesswork out of planning for the future. Work out how much super you'll have when you retire, and if it will be enough...

Good ways to budget Let's look beyond the basics and focus more on what it takes to stick to your budget. Here are five tips to help you...

Rising interest rates Before 2022, few of us gave much thought to rising interest rates. After all, they’d been falling steadily for 14...