Why does Australia feel like it's in a recession?

Why does Australia feel like it's in a recession?

Why does Australia feel like it's in a recession? James Harris
Published on: 07/08/2026

Have you ever looked around and thought... "Everything just feels harder than it used to." You're not imagining it. Every week I try to spend time speaking with people smarter than me. People who see things from a different perspective.

Financial Planning
How much super do you actually need to retire?

How much super do you actually need to retire?

How much super do you actually need to retire? James Harris
Published on: 23/07/2026

It's probably one of the most common questions we get asked. And also one of the hardest to answer. Why? Because it's a bit like asking... "How much fuel do I need?" Well... Where are you driving? That's exactly the same with retirement.

Retirement
What if I’m investing at the worst time?

What if I’m investing at the worst time?

What if I’m investing at the worst time?James Harris
Published on: 01/05/2026

That question has come up a lot this week. Usually followed by a quieter one people don’t say out

Investing
Don’t miss this (June 30 is closer than you think…)

Don’t miss this (June 30 is closer than you think…)

Don’t miss this (June 30 is closer than you think…) James Harris
Published on: 24/04/2026

Every year around this time… a little alarm bell goes off in my head: “Have I sorted my super contributions yet?” Some people are on top of it. Others? It’s more like… “Ugh… I forgot again.”

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