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“We Wish We’d Started Sooner”: Jo’s Story

Often, the biggest regret we hear from our community is this: “We wish we’d started sooner.” Jo and her family know this feeling all too well. Their journey with Empower Wealth transformed their financial future—but it didn’t start without its challenges. When Jo and her husband approached their bank to use their equity and help th...

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Reflecting on 2024: A Christmas Message from Ben

As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the achievements and milestones of 2024. Ben Kingsley, Managing Director of Empower Wealth, shares his heartfelt Christmas message, highlighting what has been an extraordinary year for our clients, our businesses, and our community. Empowering Clients, One Milestone at a Time ...

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Risky Business: VanEck’s 2024 Q4 Summary 

Please Note: This report was created and provided by VanEck. “The job of the Central Bank is to worry.” – Alice Rivlin, 16th Vice Chair of the Federal ReserveIf central banks worry, what is an investor to do? In its last monetary policy decision statement, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) stated, “Sustainably returning inflation to...

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900th “5 stars” Google Review AND more!

At Empower Wealth, we’re all about helping Australians take control of their finances and build a better future and this month, we’re excited to share some incredible milestones that show the impact of this journey!! NPS and Google Reviews Getting a high Net Promoter Score (NPS) is no small task. In fact, most banks, insurers, and wealth...

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Interest Rate Cuts are coming in 2025 – what to do before the rush

In this important update, I want to share our thinking about what’s likely to happen to interest rates over the next 3 to 6 months. Between Now and Christmas: Mortgage Holders Although the economy is slowing and inflation is tracking towards the RBA’s 2-3% target range, there won’t be enough evidence or time for core inflation to b...

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Join us LIVE! Q&A on Negative Gearing & Real Solutions for Our Housing Crisis

We’re going LIVE this week to answer all your pressing questions about negative gearing, Capital Gains Tax (CGT), and more! Live Q&A Session DetailsWhen: 1:30 PM (AEDT), Wednesday, 16th OctWhere: Online on YouTube, Facebook, or right here! Simply click “Notify me” on the video above to get a reminder of when we go live. Why You Sh...

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Empower Wealth Wins Wealth Advisory of the Year 2024!

We are thrilled to announce that Empower Wealth has been honoured with the prestigious Wealth Advisory of the Year Award – Australia 2024 by Pan Finance, an internationally renowned platform that recognises excellence in the financial industry. This award stands as a significant milestone in our journey. Not only does it reflect the growth we...

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Your opinion matters – a must read & act

The current housing and rental crisis Australians are experiencing is the product of several factors: Inadequate Supply Planning Increased Government Taxes, Charges for Developers / Builders Higher Material and Labour Build Costs Increased Population Growth And finally, an especially key factor is the increased Government and Regul...

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The Waiting Game: VanEck’s 2024 Q3 Summary 

Please Note: This report was created and provided by VanEck. Andy Warhol once said, “You need to let the little things that would ordinarily bore you suddenly thrill you.” And that is what markets have been doing this past quarter, every percentage point outside of consensus, and every basis point change has been thrilling markets. But if...

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Divergence: VanEck’s 2024 Q2 Summary 

Please Note: This report was created and provided by VanEck. After a few years where monetary policy around the world was more or less in sync, 2024 looks different with some central banks about to go their separate ways. China continues to ease, albeit reluctantly. The US Fed and central banks across Europe sound increasingly hot to trot on ...

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Property Market Update – Positive Start to 2024

As part of the Empower Wealth community, I wanted to share with you my initial thoughts on the property market in 2024.   Based on indications from our team on the ground and the initial data we are collecting, the property market in 2024 has begun stronger than initially expected.  What is interesting about this shift in the ...

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Counting the Savings: Our Commitment to Saving You Interest

We are thrilled to share some remarkable achievements by our dedicated Mortgage Broking Team at Empower Wealth. These milestones not only reflect our commitment to excellence but also highlight the positive impact we've had on our clients' financial journeys. Saving Big for Our Clients: Every year, our team sets an "Interest Saved" targe...

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In Memory of a Financial Maestro: Michael Pope’s Lasting Legacy

On your last flight, did you give a moment's thought to the "aileron flaps" that the pilot uses to ensure the plane landed safely? If you're like most people, you probably didn't think about them at all! The wings maybe, the window strength, perhaps. But not the aileron flaps... HOWEVER, despite how critical they are, we take them for granted, ...

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