by Catapult Wealth | Oct 9, 2024 | Economic, In the media
With just over a month until the US elections are held, we have been having many conversations with clients around how this may impact our economy, their portfolios and whether or not the outcome may lead us down different pathways here in Australia. The outcome of...
by Catapult Wealth | May 10, 2023 | Economic
Australia’s 2023 Federal Budget aims to ease cost-of-living pressures with a $14.6 billion package of cost cuts, including energy bill relief, reduced medical costs and increased welfare payments. The Albanese Government has aimed to assist the disadvantaged...
by Catapult Wealth | Oct 27, 2022 | Economic, State & Federal Budget
A Responsible Reasonable and Targeted Budget. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his first budget – one that is set in the midst of a pandemic, natural disasters, global volatility, and a rising cost of living. The challenges facing Australia and growing – are...
by Catapult Wealth | Mar 30, 2022 | Economic, State & Federal Budget
Like any pre-election budget, spending proved to be a factor as the Government balanced improvements in the labour market with headwinds still to come. Overall, no major reforms were announced, with a focus on spending and addressing cost of living concerns. Tax...
by Catapult Wealth | May 25, 2021 | Economic
We’ve now hit a full year since the start of COVID:19 and coming off a year filled with surprises, Financial Adviser, Dale Martens reflects on the last 12 months and where we are now in the financial market. Well, it has been 12 months since Australian and...
by Catapult Wealth | Apr 28, 2020 | Economic, Financial Planning, Savings Plans, Self-managed Superannuation, Superannuation
Due to COVID-19, people are finding themselves in financial difficulty and are needing access to their super earlier than planned. To make the choice that best serves your needs, it is important to know all your options. Potential consequences include locking...
