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Labor strengthens economic equality initiatives

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
... current JobSeeker Payment (single with dependent rate). This will also benefit around 110,000 children in these eligible families," he said. In supporting a significant number of women, particularly older women, who rely on Commonwealth Rent Assistance ...

Former adviser jailed for nine years

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 APR 2023
... offender had established personal bonds over many years. In some instances, he had become close friends with them and their families. His victims let him into their lives, and he seriously abused their generosity, hospitality and trust." Fineff joined ...

Investor education combats emotions: Experts

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 11 APR 2023
... advice from qualified and licensed advisors. "... if a member wants to make a decision they talk to their friends and families; they talk to people who aren't necessarily licensed to give that advice," O'Donoghue said. "Having more people that are qualified ...

Lumiant secures $5.2m seed funding

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2023
... industry," he said. "We are proud to lend our financial backing and look forward to partnering with Lumiant to empower more families around the world to live their best possible life." Lumiant said the funding round comes on the heels of a strong growth ...

Giving hope: Recent regulatory wins

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... Budget, the government also pledged $531.6 million over four years to expand the paid parental leave scheme, allowing families to access up to 26 weeks paid leave by 2026. The reform includes reserved "use it or lose it" weeks for each parent, increased ...

The unique experience of a single woman

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... "Couples have double the benefit limits to use whereas single people do not. Many single women who are retiring have raised families and have a very short catch-up window with half the opportunities available to couples," Althaus explains. In general ...

Women the future of advice: Netwealth

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2023
... of Gen Y and Gen Z (35%) women included in the research are single, the remainder are in a relationship or have young families with growing wealth needs, making them likely candidates for wealth advice. A subset in this group is the emerging affluent ...

US inflation hits one-year low

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2023
... consecutive month. US president Joe Biden said: "It all adds up to a real break for consumers, real breathing room for families and more proof that my economic plan is working." "We have more work to do, but we're on the right track." GSFM investment ...

HNWs recalibrate investment goals: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2022
... technology providers can best support high-net-worth investors. "This year's report shines a light on the sharper focus HNW families are placing on wealth preservation across generations."

Affordable housing investments a win-win: ISA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2022
... a low-risk investment that delivers secure returns even when the economic seas are rough, and thousands of Australian families get the quality affordable housing they need. "Through the Housing Accord and this week's investor roundtable the government ...