Gold beyond $10k?
You will often see “$10,000 an ounce” presented as the high-end scenario for gold in commentary from bullion marketers, analyst discussions and financial media. Because it is repeated, it becomes the reference point many people think about. But when you look at history, inflation policy and the maths of percentage moves, the more important story […]
2025 – The Year Big Super Showed Its Cracks
2025 has been a defining year for Australian superannuation. Cyberattacks, court actions, fund collapses, unlisted asset failures and new policy proposals have exposed vulnerabilities that many members never see. When combined with historically low member engagement and opaque reporting, it raises a simple question: who is really watching your money? 2025: The Perfect Storm for […]
Protecting Yourself from Pig-Butchering Scams
Pig-butchering scams are one of the fastest-growing financial frauds affecting Australians today. They combine emotional manipulation with fake investment opportunities, often involving crypto or high-return trading platforms. Scammers build trust slowly, encourage large deposits, then disappear. Understanding how these scams work is the best way to stay protected. A pig-butchering scam is a long-term grooming […]
Christmas office hours
It’s nearly that time of year when everyone is starting to relax and wind down. Not us! We’re still full tilt to the wind up until our office takes its annual break between Christmas and New Year. Here are some important dates to remember. Friday 5 December – CLOSED for office Christmas party noon Friday 19 December – CLOSED until 9am Monday […]
Gold for Beginners – great new video
Whether you’re considering gold for your self-managed super fund (SMSF), your trust or personally, Ainslie’s new video is a useful introduction for anyone new to gold investing. It explains why gold is attracting increasing interest, outlines how to choose between gold bars and coins, provides practical guidance on buying and storing physical gold, and introduces […]
When Selling Your Home Becomes a Tax Checkpoint: The Hidden Implications of the ATO’s Clearance Certificate
Most Australians assume that selling their own home is a simple matter of finding a buyer, signing the contract, and handing over the keys. But in 2025, a new layer of red tape has crept into the process — and it could quietly reshape property rights in Australia. Under Australia’s Foreign Resident Capital Gains Tax […]
Investing Need to Know
Do you know what ‘pig butchering’ is? Time to find out. Join Cass for a chat about practical investing. Date:Wed 12 Nov 2025Time: 7pm AEDT/SYDVenue: Live online Team Event – register here or click to join Whether you invest through super, your business, or in your own name — the principles of smart investing never change. Cass […]
Freedom FFS Featured in Canberra Weekly’s “Women in Business” Edition
This week, Freedom Financial Solutions was proudly featured in Canberra Weekly’s Women in Business issue — recognising local women shaping the future of business and finance. The story highlights the three women at the helm of our vision, driving Freedom FFS forward with expertise, empathy, and a shared commitment to empowering Australians to build it, […]
Govt Moves to Regulate Cash Use
The Australian federal government has released draft regulations designed to ensure that cash remains a usable payment option for essential in-person purchases at large grocery and fuel retailers. The draft regulations would require in-person transactions of up to $500 at major grocery stores and petrol stations to accept cash. The requirement applies to retailers of fuel […]
700,000 Australians Losing Money in Super
A recent report from the Super Members Council (SMC) has raised a major red flag for the retirement system. It estimates that around 700,000 Australians over age 65 are still holding their superannuation in the accumulation phase and paying tax on earnings — even though they may be eligible to move part or all of […]