Treasurer Jim Chalmers was given the task to improve the Australian economy without fuelling inflation, amidst weak and uncertain domestic and global economic outlooks. The key message appears to be aimed at supporting cost-of-living and a “Future Made in Australia”.

Colonial First State conducted a national survey of 2,247 Australians to gauge their views on retirement. All respondents held either a superannuation, pension or annuity account or have investments in their name and are the sole or joint decision maker.

Make every effort count by tying off any loose ends prior to the end of financial year. With a few simple moves before June 30th, you could put yourself in a better position. Following from last week, here are a further few tips to consider.

With the financial year drawing near, now is an opportune time to begin organising your affairs. In the next two weeks, we'll explore a few things to consider in the lead up to 30 June.

Capital growth sets you free, but cash flow pays the bills.

Financial planning is not just about setting monetary based goals, assessing resources, and creating strategies to manage and grow finances effectively. It also involves planning for short-term and long-term lifestyle objectives.

The publication of the Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE) earlier this week has resulted in a few modifications to the Super Contribution limits starting July 1, 2024.

We regularly talk about keeping it simple, having a strategy and focusing on the long term with your investments. Something we haven’t touched on is the benefits of regularly contributing towards your investment portfolio.