Paul's Insights

Australians are starting to spend up big, and that's likely to drive credit card debt higher.

Is it possible to beat returns on investment markets? Yes - but there are good reasons why aiming to match the market can consistently put you in front.

We live in a complicated financial world, but Australians aged 15-21 are eager to get a handle on how to get more from their money.

In times of uncertainty or turmoil, we often see the price of gold rise. But how does the precious metal stack up as an investment?

Peer pressure, keeping up with the Joneses - call it what you will, it's costing Australians dearly.

A recent report shows that women are a driving force in the property market, with more than one in four homes Australia-wide owned exclusively by women.

Maintaining an active interest in household finances is important.

Investment watchdog ASIC has just announced that six of Australia's largest banking and financial services institutions have paid or offered a total of $3.15 billion in compensation to customers caught up in the misconduct in financial advice scandal.

Soaring property values have given home owners a lot more equity in their property. A reverse mortgage can let seniors tap into this resource.

You don't need a fortune to live well in retirement. In fact, most Australians don't have a fortune to retire on, and today over 3 in 5 people aged 65-plus are on an age pension . What matters is how you use your money, and that's where budgeting plays a vital role.

For retirees living on a fixed income, or those planning to retire in 2022, volatility in investment markets can be especially unnerving. But there are ways to plan for, and manage, volatility.

You don't need a fortune to live well in retirement. But my best piece of advice is to plan early. Here are 5 tips to help you enjoy a smooth transition while making the most of your money.

January is a time for new beginnings, and 2022 could be the year many Australians embrace a more sustainable lifestyle. It turns out that going green can benefit our hip pockets as well as the planet.

Australians love making New Year resolutions. The only problem is that we're not very good at sticking with them. Some simple steps can make a difference.

ANZ's 2021 Financial Wellbeing report shows one in three adults report having no financial worries. That's great news! And it's good to learn that a far larger group - almost one in two Australians, believe they're 'doing okay' financially.

A new strain of the COVID virus has rattled investors but knee jerk reactions can be costly.