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The Gender Super Gap: Why Women Retire With Less — And What You Can Do About It
SUPERANNUATION

The Gender Super Gap: Why Women Retire With Less — And What You Can Do About It

Australian women retire with an average of 23% less superannuation than men. Here's why it happens — and the practical steps you can take to close the gap.

25 March 2026
Trump's Tariffs Are Back. Here's What It Actually Means for Your Wallet in Australia.
ECONOMY

Trump's Tariffs Are Back. Here's What It Actually Means for Your Wallet in Australia.

The US has slapped new tariffs on imports from dozens of countries. Australia isn't immune. Here's how it flows through to your cost of living, your investments, and what to do about it.

25 March 2026
First Home Buyer Schemes in Australia: What's Actually Available in 2025 (And What's Worth It)
PROPERTY

First Home Buyer Schemes in Australia: What's Actually Available in 2025 (And What's Worth It)

Help to Buy, the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty concessions — there are more first home buyer schemes than ever. Here's what they actually are, who qualifies, and whether they're worth it.

25 March 2026
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest? The Honest Answer.
INVESTING

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest? The Honest Answer.

It's one of the most common money questions I get asked. Should you put extra cash into your mortgage or into investments? Here's how to actually think through it.

25 March 2026
The New Division 296 Tax Has Passed the Senate. Here's What It Actually Means for Australians.
SUPERANNUATION

The New Division 296 Tax Has Passed the Senate. Here's What It Actually Means for Australians.

Division 296 passed Parliament on 10 March 2026 and takes effect from 1 July 2026. Here's what it actually means — in plain English — and whether it affects you.

25 March 2026
Why Financial Literacy is a Privilege — And How We Fix It
FINANCE BASICS

Why Financial Literacy is a Privilege — And How We Fix It

Financial literacy is a privilege — if you weren't lucky enough to learn about money at the dinner table, where are you supposed to learn it? Jessie shares her personal wake-up call and why closing the advice gap starts with education.

28 February 2025
History Doesn't Repeat Itself… But It Definitely Rhymes
INVESTING

History Doesn't Repeat Itself… But It Definitely Rhymes

The market feels uncertain and everyone's hitting pause. But history shows that the best deals are made when others are sitting on the sidelines. Here's what we're doing right now.

14 February 2025
The Global Squeeze: What Stagflation Actually Means for Your Family
FINANCE BASICS

The Global Squeeze: What Stagflation Actually Means for Your Family

Scary headlines, trillion-dollar market wipeouts, and oil prices spiking. But instead of panicking, let's understand what's actually happening — and how to protect your family's finances.

31 January 2025
Should You Invest in Australia or the US? A Guide for Everyday Investors
INVESTING

Should You Invest in Australia or the US? A Guide for Everyday Investors

Australia vs the US — which stock market should you put your money in? Jessie breaks down the historical returns, dividends vs growth, currency risk, and the smartest strategy for everyday investors.

14 January 2025