The superannuation balance you’ll need for a comfortable retirement just went up
As most Australians would be aware, the cost of living has been a major issue in our economy…
Job market warning as Aussie with two uni degrees rejected 300 times: ‘Extremely tough’
Natalie Vellozzi has worked in banking for the last five years and has been finding it tough to…
Southeast Asian exporters recalibrate as US tariff turmoil clouds outlook
Trump tariffs Businesses seek to de-risk while awaiting legal clarity from Washington A container is loaded onto a…
How to Manage Your Money in a Season of Grief
Welcome to Money Rx, SELF’s monthly financial checkup that goes beyond the numbers. Each month, financial educator Tiffany…
How young people are coping with the rising cost of living
Are you worried about money? With interest rates on the rise again, house prices continuing to soar, and…
EBRD lifts Türkiye’s growth outlook after strong 2025 performance
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has upgraded its growth outlook for Türkiye as the macroeconomic…
The more things change… longevity just goes on increasing
The first publication of Firstlinks (as Cuffelinks) was 13 years ago in Feb 2013. Longevity was an issue…
Call for Applications: StartHub Africa Market Access Program 2026 (12-Month
The Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) and the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA)…
Hundreds of Australians potentially impacted after tech giant Block axes 4000 jobs
The parent company of Afterpay and Square has announced it has culled 4000 jobs from its workforce around…
Foreign debt repayment outpaces inflow in first 7 months of FY26
The ERD data show that debt repayment during the period rose by 10% compared to the same timeframe…
A late cycle ingredient for drawdown pain
In 2025, with credit spreads normalising, and in some segments moving below long-term averages, a number of yield…
Founder says flexibility helped him choose business over a 9-to-5 job: ‘Even when my business was in initial stage’
The debate between choosing a business or a 9-to-5 job has been going on for decades, with people…