May 19, 2022
Australian Elections and Markets
There is very little evidence from history either that election wins from one major party or the other has a definitive impact on the local share market, separate from all the other things that are…
March 31, 2022
10 Ways to Mange Headline Anxiety
News headlines are designed to grab our attention, and if the headline is a presage of doom, the more likely we are to click on it.
July 30, 2020
JobKeeper Payment scheme: Legislated, with changes
In two recent articles, we provided overviews of the Government’s economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this article, we provide an updated overview of the now legislated JobKeeper Payment. Written and accurate as at:…
April 21, 2020
How early super withdrawals add up
Accurate as of 20 April 2020The 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…
April 8, 2020
COVID-19 Financial Assistance Package
Please find attached a summary of the Government Financial Assistance Package. I have focused only on the Family Package at this point; hopefully anyone in business will have discussed with their accountants the broader business…
April 8, 2020
COVID-19 economic response: Businesses
Economic and financial issues continue to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. In this article, we provide information on the Government’s support of businesses in this difficult time. Written and accurate as at: 6 Apr 2020s…
April 8, 2020
COVID-19 economic response: Individuals and households
Economic and financial issues continue to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. In this article, we provide information on the Government’s support for individuals and households in this difficult time. Written and accurate as at: 6…
April 1, 2020
Should You Change Your Super?
We are hearing there are many people are worried about their super and switching to cash. This might seem Ok, but it's never been a good idea in the past, and now is no different.
March 24, 2020
COVID-19 Update IV
Warning: The information in this post is of a general nature only. In regard to the current COVID-19 situation, the environment is changing day to day, and in some cases rapidly. This post does not take…
