Searching for the best financial planners in Newcastle? Here’s what to look for (and why it matters) when choosing a financial advisor to help with super, retirement and wealth planning.

The Australian share market has rebounded $206 billion in a single day. What does it mean for investors? Newcastle financial planner Matt McCabe explains why staying calm, invested, and focused on your plan matters most.

Markets just rebounded by $53 billion, but the mainstream media reports gains in percentages—not billions—because fear sells. Newcastle’s Matthew McCabe explains why investors should stay level-headed and focused, as volatility is likely to continue.

Markets have taken a hit with the latest US tariff announcements sparking a global selloff. But should you panic?

In this timely article, Newcastle Advisors Principal Matt McCabe explains what’s really going on, why 4% daily drops are rare—and often followed by gains—and why now might be an opportunity for long-term investors. Discover how expert financial advice can keep you calm, clear-headed, and focused on your goals.

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Why we should plan to retire at 80, not 65.
For decades, Australians have worked towards the goal of retiring at 65. But what if that goal is outdated? With longer life expectancies, rising costs of living, and changing work dynamics, is it time to rethink retirement and plan for 80 instead?

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has finally delivered a 0.25% rate cut, offering some relief to mortgage holders and businesses struggling under high borrowing costs. This move was expected, given that inflation has been falling faster than anticipated and the economy has been running out of steam.

Most people think of financial advice as an expense. Something that comes with a price tag. But what if you flipped that mindset and saw it as an investment—one that delivers returns beyond just dollars and cents?  

We live in an age where our phones are practically glued to our hands. We spend hours scrolling, texting, emailing, and messaging—yet, when it comes to actually picking up the phone and making a call, many people hesitate. Especially among younger generations, the ability to communicate effectively over the phone is becoming a lost skill. But the implications go far beyond just social awkwardness.