RBA on hold, but retains a hawkish bias By Grant Feng, Ph.D, Senior Economist, Asia-Pacific Markets and economy The Reserve Bank of Australia kept the cash rate unchanged at 4.35% at the monetary policy meeting on 11 August 2026, extending its pause following three consecutive rate hikes earlier this year. Although inflation remains well…
The future is longer than you think For Janielle Porter, financial confidence isn’t about knowing all the answers. It’s about feeling prepared for a future that may last longer than you expect. Having grown up surrounded by relatives who lived well into older age, Janielle understands the importance of building financial security that can last…
6 budget habits you can start today You don’t need to be “good with money” to build wealth. Budgeting isn’t about restriction. It’s about understanding where your money goes so you can choose where it should go next. Track and review your spending Budgeting can seem like an impossible task when you first start but…