According to the latest monthly consumer price index (CPI) indicator released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday, 29th of November, inflation rose by 4.9 per cent in the year to October. The October CPI indicator was under market expectations for a 5.2 per cent lift and was ... Read more
Granny Flats by David Agius
The humble granny flat is a making a renaissance across the suburbs of Australia. With residential rents continuing to rise and the affordability issues for young people looking to purchase their first home, granny flats have become a popular solution. The case for Granny Flats What do we ... Read more
Brain basics: what is neuroplasticity and how can it help keep your amazing brain healthy?
One of the most incredible and complex parts in the human body, the brain is approximately 1.3kg of intelligence, memory, body movement and behavioural control. And as we get older, there are things we can do to keep our brains healthy – like memory games or learning to play an instrument. In ... Read more
Economic and Market Update by Aziz Meherali
We had anticipated a volatile 2023 and we have not been disappointed! Stubbornly high inflation and rising interest rates have led to market uncertainty and hence the volatility. The global economy has already started to moderate and J.P. Morgan research expects the U.S. to enter a mild recession ... Read more
Your fixed rate loan is ending? What should you do? by David Agius
I am having a lot of conversations with existing and new clients about their fixed rate loans that are coming to an end. During the peak of the pandemic, the RBA provided banks access to cheap three-year fixed rate funding which they on-lent to their customers. It was estimated that fixed rate ... Read more
9 Benefits of Stretching
Stretching offers a range of benefits, from increased flexibility to improved blood flow. Just be sure to start slowly and listen to your body to avoid injury. Is stretching good for you? There are many benefits to regular stretching. Not only can stretching help increase your flexibility, ... Read more
Economic and Market Update by Aziz Meherali
As largely expected, 2023 has seen market volatility and uncertainty reign high despite company reporting still being robust and performing above market expectations for the most part. The market rally, in particular over the past 3 or so months, has been largely concentrated in the Big End of town ... Read more
5 Tips for Kick-Starting a ‘Mindful Tech’ Self-Care Habit
Never-ending news feeds and always-open email inboxes can be stress-inducing. Using your devices more deliberately may be the answer. Have you ever opened your email inbox to check for one message and wound up so caught up in the onslaught of new messages that you forgot why you logged on in the ... Read more
10 Winter Foods You Should Eat to Prevent Colds and Flu
Our health experts share the best immune-boosting foods, from green tea to avocado, to add to your diet to fight colds and the flu. Winter foods for cold and flu prevention Winter is cold and flu season where it can become challenging to stay healthy while everyone around you is getting sick. ... Read more
Economic and Market Update by Aziz Meherali
Market volatility in 2023 has been like Episode 70, Part Two of a sit-com series started in 2022. What the market made in January of this year has now been all but given up in February with volatility continuing to put investors at unease. In my write-up in our December 2022 Newsletter, I had ... Read more
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