Understanding practical retirement planning tips can enhance confidence in a financial plan and potentially enable an earlier retirement.

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Equities: The Dow Jones gained 1% midweek while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted modest gains. European markets outperformed, with the Euro Stoxx 50 rising 1%. The ASX 200 finished up 0.7%.

Superannuation is a tax effective way to build your wealth for your retirement.

Dollar-cost averaging refers to the practice of investing a fixed amount of money at regular intervals into a specific investment. This approach results in purchasing fewer shares/units when prices are high and more shares/units when prices are low.

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Last week trade developments dominated sentiment but underlying economic trends remain sluggish. Central banks are in wait-and-see mode amid mixed data. Geopolitical risks around Ukraine and unpredictable U.S. trade policy continue to loom large.

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If you haven’t reviewed your borrowing power recently, now could be an opportune moment to do so. The financial landscape in 2025 has shifted significantly, and you may find your borrowing capacity is greater than you expect.

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From 1 November 2025, the New Aged Care Act will come into effect, placing the rights and wellbeing of older Australians at the heart of every service.

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Despite President Trump imposing a 50% tariff on copper imports and threatening a 200% tariff on pharmaceuticals, as well as the unexpected 50% tariff on all imports from Brazil for political reasons, most equity markets were more or less flat for the week.

The Australian government is set to implement significant changes to student debt and the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) that will ease the financial burden for thousands of graduates.

In a move that defied widespread expectations, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), under Governor Michele Bullock, has opted to hold the official cash rate steady at 3.85% during its July meeting.

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The global financial system faces a critical test in August 2025 as the U.S. Treasury's cash reserves approach zero, forcing potentially $940 billion in bond issuance into markets already fragile from political uncertainty.

Starting 1 July 2025, Australian families will benefit from significant enhancements to the Paid Parental Leave (PPL) scheme, as part of the Federal Government’s ongoing reforms aimed at improving support for working parents and promoting gender equity.