Rising living costs can make it harder to focus on the future, but balancing short-term needs with long-term financial goals is key to staying on track.
Despite an ongoing war in the Middle East, US markets pushed to fresh record highs in May, while at home the RBA raised rates for a third straight month even as unemployment climbed and inflation eased.
With 30 June fast approaching, it's worth looking beyond the immediate tax benefits of EOFY strategies and making sure your financial decisions are aligned with your longer-term goals, not just this year's tax return.