
IFC Articles

The Importance of Weight Lifting: Building Strength for Body and Mind
When it comes to fitness, weight lifting is often overshadowed by cardio and high-intensity workouts. However, incorporating resistance training into your routine can profoundly impact your overall health, going far beyond aesthetics. Let’s explore why weight lifting is essential for a strong body, balanced mind, and long-term well-being.

Getting EOFY ready as a property investor
In the lead up to the end of the financial year (EOFY), it's a great opportunity for property investors to pause, prepare their records, and make sure they’re making the most of what they can claim. Tax time might not be the most exciting part of investing, but a little preparation now can make a big difference.

Combining work and play when you’re away
For years it was thought that technology would make business travel obsolete, but as anyone who has had to suffer through a videoconference with a bad connection will probably agree, sometimes, face to face interaction can’t be replaced.

Big changes ahead for Aged Care
The number of Australians aged over 65 is expected to more than double in the next 40 years while the number of people aged over 85 is predicted to triple in that time.

Wills and powers of attorney
A good estate plan will help make sure your wishes are carried out when you die. It can also help if you become unable to make your own decisions.

Turbocharge your super before 30 June
More than half of us set a new financial goal at the beginning of 2025, according to ASIC’s Moneysmart website. While most financial goals include saving money and paying down debts, the months leading up to 30 June provide an opportunity to review your super balance to look at ways to boost your retirement savings.

When markets are volatile, it pays to stay invested
Periods of high volatility have forever been part of investing. But even seasoned investors might feel tempted to retreat to “safe” assets like cash during these times.

Three simple steps for financial wellness
If money’s too tight to mention, here’s some small steps that can make a big difference in achieving your financial goals.

Rentvesting vs Owner Occupied for First Home Buyers: What’s Right for You?

The generation redefining aging
As we advance into the 21st century, the concept of aging is undergoing a transformation, largely thanks to a new generation of “oldies” who don’t feel old - and are reframing what it means to be getting on in years.

Insuring against loss of income
Protecting income from unexpected illness and injury is particularly important to anyone with a mortgage to service, small business owners and self-employed people with no sick leave available.

Measuring up the price of shares
Analysts have many financial measures to value companies.

Super vs property: what works for retirement income?
There is no debate that Australians love investing in property. The value of Australian residential real estate at the end of August 2024 was an estimated $10.95 trillion.

Federal Budget Analysis - March 2025
With the next Federal Election due to be called any day, the Treasurer named five priorities for his fourth budget: helping with the cost of living, strengthening Medicare, building more homes, investing in education, and making the economy stronger.
He called it a plan for “a new generation of prosperity in a new world of uncertainty” that would help “finish the fight against inflation”.

Investment scams
Be suspicious of anyone offering you easy money. Scammers are skilled at convincing you that the investment is real, the returns are high and the risks are low. There's always a catch.

The steps to aged care
Find services in your area that fit your needs or to learn more about the aged care journey.

Salary packaging
Salary packaging is when you and your employer 'package' your salary into income and benefits. It's also known as salary sacrifice.

Retiring with debt? Experts explain downsizing, using super for your mortgage, and pension eligibility
About 36% of homeowners still have a mortgage when they retire, up from 23% a decade ago.

Setting financial goals as a couple
Step one: what are your financial pain points? When you start making plans, chances are you’ll both come across financial pain points. In other words, the areas that need some attention and possible alterations.
