Skeggs Goldstien

22/03/2026

Be fearful when others are greedy and be greedy when others are fearful

20/03/2026

ASIC warns investors on pump and dump scammers

18/03/2026

What the RBA wants Australians to do next to fight inflation – or risk more rate hikes

When the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board voted unanimously to lift the cash rate to 3.85% in February, the decision was driven by one overriding concern. It wants to stop the rising cost of living from becoming entrenched. For some, like self-funded retirees, the rate rise was good news. Highe...

18/03/2026

Are downsizer contributions losing steam?

Tax Office data shows fewer people used its super scheme in 2024-25 Introduced in 2018, the home downsizer scheme allows eligible Australians aged 55 and older to contribute up to $300,000 from the sale of their home into superannuation, outside of normal annual contribution caps. The idea was simpl...

17/03/2026

Time has a wonderful way of showing us what really matters

15/03/2026

If you think the $3m super tax may affect you

13/03/2026

The borrowing fallout from higher-for-longer rates

In lifting its official cash rate by 0.25% back to 3.85% in February, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) sent a clear signal that Australian borrowers should expect higher interest rates for longer. The simple reason: inflationary pressures have accelerated materially over recent months, and the in...

11/03/2026

Navigating grief in the aged care system: why support must start long before end-of-life

New research shows grief in aged care begins long before death, starting at the moment a loved one enters residential care. Families describe a long, evolving journey shaped by loss of role, communication, and meaningful rituals – pointing to the need for grief support across the entire aged care ...

11/03/2026

Strategies for an unexpected retirement

The best time to start planning for retirement is yesterday. But the second-best time? Today. About two-thirds of Australians retire earlier than they anticipated because of unexpected events such as job loss or redundancy, they need to care for a family member, have a sudden illness or injury, prob...

10/03/2026

Diversification is a protection against ignorance

08/03/2026

Put your money on autopilot

06/03/2026

Managing unexpected retirement

Stopping work is a big shift – especially when you haven’t planned for it. Why you might face a sudden retirement Only one-third of Australians retire because they’ve reached retirement age. For many, retirement happens earlier than they expect due to events outside their control. These can in...