New research from the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) confirms what we've seen with our own clients for years: working with a financial adviser makes all the difference to how secure and confident people feel about money. The 2025 FAAA…
It is one of the most common investment questions in Australia: should you choose property or shares? The honest answer is not the most exciting one. When comparing investing in property vs shares, the best choice isn’t always the one…
If you’re thinking about selling your home later in life, you may have heard the term “downsizer contribution” and wondered what it actually means. A superannuation downsizer contribution is a way to put some of the money from selling your…
Australia is known for its high standard of living, but day-to-day costs are putting more pressure on household budgets. Between groceries, housing, transport, insurance, energy costs, and everyday bills, a surprising amount of money can disappear each week. In April…
As we approach 30 June, now is the ideal time to review your finances, superannuation and long-term goals to ensure you're making the most of the opportunities available before the end of the financial year. At Watson Wealth, our financial…
The 2026 Federal Budget introduced a broad range of proposed measures affecting taxation, investments, property, aged care, government support and the cost of living. While many of these announcements are still proposals and may change before becoming law, they provide…
Estate planning might sound like something only wealthy people worry about, but almost everyone should think about what happens to their money and belongings after they die. If you have ever wondered what a testamentary trust is, this guide explains…
Moving into aged care is rarely an easy decision. It often happens after a fall, a diagnosis, a hospital stay, or a period of carer burnout. Families are then asked to make major emotional, financial and legal decisions in a…
High-risk investments can play a role in some portfolios, but they aren’t right for everyone. They can offer higher returns, but they can also fall sharply in value, become hard to sell, or result in a partial or total loss…
Saving a home deposit is still one of the biggest hurdles for first home buyers. The latest ABS lending data shows first home buyer loan activity lifted again in the December quarter of 2025, but the value of those loans…