Commbank Brighter - October–December 2026 Issue - Magazine

Oct 13, 2026

Brighter magazine issue covering October–December 2026 topics including solar readiness, managing stress and building resilience against scams. The publication guides readers on auction preparation and includes content on money habits, budget smart savings for the festive season, intentional debt for cash flow, and energy efficiency during a home’s solar transition. It also features advice on staying safe from VIP investment swindles, improving sleep-related decision-making, household micro-makeovers, holiday EV planning, and profiles from local communities and business leaders.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryPresentations

FormatPDF

Pages84

Reading Time29 min

AccessFree to download

Welcome

Money, stress, and scams

Festive planning and key features

Contents

Cash Flow

Goal Keeping

Dream

Planning and home improvements

YOUR S TO KE EP OCTO B E R–DECEMBER 2 0 2 6 B R IG HT E R THE COM M BANK MAGAZINE Sun power Your stress-free guide to going solar How to get ready for an auction (and win) on why we need to talk about scams…seriously! Nigel Lough Know Money matters 8 Photo Essay Local football clubs kicking big goals 12 Wise Words Jimmy Rees on scams 14 Spotlight Tips for regaining control of your finances 16 Stay Safe A look at VIP investment swindles Save Get ahead 20 Budget Smart The value of saving for the festive season early 22 The Explainer Intentional debt can improve your cash flow 24 First Nations Building momentum with the My Money Dream program 26 Energy Efficiency Starting your home’s transition to solar 29 Money Habits Using manifestation to hit your financial goals Contents Cash Flow – page 36 Grow Make it count 32 Seen and Heard Steps business leaders take to avoid scams 35 Quick Wins How to build a more innovative business 36 Cash Flow Managing the ebb and flow of business finance 38 42 44 46 Cheat Sheet What to know before attending an auction Scaling up Gabriella Pereira of Beare Park on big business opportunities Fair Shares What kind of investor are you? Business Growth Could AI save your company time? 3 The Brighter Side of Banking Contents Goal Keeping – page 50 “Life is precious. Enjoy the small things and don’t take anything for granted.” – RAE ANDERSON, DUAL PARALYMPIAN [commbank.com.au/brighter](commbank.com.au/brighter) 4 Dream Live your est life 50 Goal Keeping Rae Anderson on resilience and overcoming setbacks 52 Rest Test How sleep quality can impact financial decision-making 54 Make a Change When caring for family requires a move 56 Holiday Planner Your guide to the ideal EV road trip 60 House Proud Micro-makeovers torefresh your home 64 One Last Note The best $5 Tanya Hennessy ever spent Planning a big overseas trip? Or something closer to home? Flip for our Travel special. Andrea Jankovic Editorial Content Director Brooke Le Poer Trench Creative Director Christie Brewster Chief Subeditor Rebecca Villis Content Editor Stephanie Nuzzo Digital Designer Jenny Lee Content Producer Ky Stewart Account Director Sami Zoratto Account Coordinator Crystal Elysee Production Manager Neridah Burke Head of Content, Travel, Business & Membership Kirsten Galliott Head of Design, Travel & Business Tony Rice For editorial inquiries, contact: [brighter@mediumrarecontent.com](brighter@mediumrarecontent.com) Level 5, 2 Holt Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010 | Advertising
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FAQs

What recurring theme does this issue emphasize about money and risk?

The issue focuses on reducing vulnerability to scams and improving financial control, including advice on discussing scams and staying safe from investment swindles.

Which parts of the issue address solar and energy efficiency?

It includes sections on getting ready for going solar, starting a home’s transition to solar, and improving energy efficiency.

How does the issue help readers plan financially for the festive season and beyond?

It provides budget-smart guidance on saving early for the festive season, intentional debt strategies to support cash flow, and practical planning content for travel and home updates.

Oct 13, 2026

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