As the financial year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to pause and take stock of your financial wellbeing. Whether you're building wealth, managing family finances, or preparing for retirement, a midyear financial health check helps you stay aligned with your goals and adapt to changing conditions. This year’s review is especially important, with updates to superannuation rules, insurance trends, and cost-of-living pressures shaping the financial landscape for women a

Midlife is a powerful turning point. You’ve built experience, resilience, and wisdom — and now is the time to make sure your money reflects that. Whether you're juggling career, caregiving, or planning for retirement, your financial decisions in your 40s and early 50s can shape the next 30 years.

For many women, asking for more — whether it’s a pay rise, better superannuation contributions, or simply recognition — feels like walking a tightrope. We worry about being perceived as pushy, ungrateful, or unrealistic. But here’s the truth: asking for more isn’t about ego. It’s about equity, agency, and self-worth. This blog is your guide to making the ask — with clarity, confidence, and conviction.

Divorce or separation can feel like a seismic shift — emotionally, socially, and financially. For many women, especially those who’ve stepped back from paid work to raise children or support a partner’s career, the end of a relationship marks not just the loss of a shared life, but the beginning of a daunting financial journey. But here’s the truth: your financial voice is still yours. And it’s time to reclaim it.

Raising children in Australia has never been more financially demanding. From childcare and education to extracurriculars and everyday expenses, the cost of parenting continues to climb. Yet, despite these pressures, many Australian families are taking proactive steps to secure their children’s financial future. According to the Finder Parenting Report 2023, 57% of Australian parents have opened savings accounts for their children under age 12 (Godfrey 2023).