WELCOME TO THE SUMMER 2023 EDITION OF NOW & NEXT

Why charitable giving makes us happy

We step through recent research that shows why giving to others can provide us with a mental boost. Interestingly, we feel happier when we have a choice in how and to who we give, and when we see the results of our generosity.

The outlook for growth opportunities in small cap shares

Rising interest rates hit smaller companies harder than their larger peers. Now it looks like the rate rise cycle could be coming to an end and some investors are starting to consider smaller Australian company shares again. We explain what this means for your investment portfolio.

How to spend less this Christmas

After a year of belt-tightening, spending big over Christmas can risk undoing good budget habits. We share 12 ways to take the financial sting out of Christmas while still experiencing the joys of the season.

Monique Wild