Building Financial Resilience: Drought Planning for Farming Families
Every farming family knows the rhythm of good seasons and lean ones. The operations that come through the dry years in good shape are rarely the ones that simply hoped for rain.
With Love – The Worst Financial Advice We Have Heard Parents Give
We all love our parents, but sometimes their financial wisdom doesn’t age well – no matter how well-meaning.
Let’s Talk Good Financial Habits – Setting Yourself Up For Success
We asked our team at Qualia Wealth a simple question: based on years of working with successful clients, what’s the single best financial habit someone can have?
Retirement and Super in the 2026 Budget: What’s Changing and What Isn’t
Superannuation rules were largely left alone in this year’s Budget – but that doesn’t mean nothing is changing for those approaching or living in their retirement years. Several significant measures are taking effect from 1 July 2026, and a handful of Budget announcements add to the picture.
Investment Property After the 2026 Budget: CGT, Negative Gearing, and What Changes When
The 2026 Federal Budget made some significant reforms to property investment taxation. If you own investment properties or are considering adding to your portfolio, understanding the timing of these changes – and what is and is not protected – matters considerably.
Discretionary Trusts and the 2026 Budget: Understanding the 30% Minimum Tax
If your wealth is structured through a discretionary trust, the 2026 Federal Budget contains a significant proposed change that is worth understanding well in advance of its scheduled start date in 2028.
Should You Sell or Keep the Family Home When You Upsize?
The financial case for upsizing is rarely as simple as it looks – and what you do with your previous home matters more than most people expect.
The Worst Financial Habits That Hold People Back
We asked our team at Qualia Wealth about the worst financial habits they’ve observed in their years advising clients.
Your Business Has a Future Beyond You
What every business owner should consider about succession – whether you’re passing the reins or planning to sell.
Property vs Shares vs Managed Funds: Which is Right for You?
It’s one of the most common questions we receive at Qualia Wealth, and it’s completely understandable why.
When Can You Access Your Super? Understanding The Rules
Part of retirement planning is understanding when you can actually access your superannuation. We asked Tom to take you through the key super access conditions.
What Happens When Your Defined Benefit Matures?
If you’re a senior executive, public sector worker, or professional approaching retirement with a legacy defined benefit entitlement, you’re facing one of the most consequential decisions in your financial life.
The Biggest Financial Mistakes We See (And How to Avoid Them)
We asked our team what are some of the biggest financial mistakes they’ve seen.
The root cause isn’t typically bad investments or poor market timing – it’s caused by not understanding your options or receiving inadequate advice.
