In today's complex financial landscape, making informed decisions is crucial for achieving long-term financial success. Here are some key areas that are covered when receiving investment advice from an adviser.

Global markets experienced a week of heightened volatility and diverging performances as political uncertainties overshadowed economic data, with gold reaching new highs while equity markets showed mixed results across regions.

The Home Guarantee Scheme, which allows first home buyers to enter the property market with a 5% deposit, has been expanded earlier than previously scheduled. This change may affect the timing of purchase decisions for some buyers.

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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.