A proven way to build wealth
When it comes to investing, nothing speaks louder than actual results. The 2021 Vanguard Index Chart shows what investors would have achieved over 30 years from a starting balance of
August 26, 2021
Finances
Survival guide: Buying and selling at the same time
Buying and selling a home at the same time – it’s the ultimate chicken and egg scenario. At the best of times, it is a juggling act, but in the
August 6, 2021
Understanding tax deductions
Understanding exactly how much of what you spend is tax deductible is crucial for understanding what you can spend on your business (and when). People often fall into the
July 23, 2021
Tips to help make 2020/2021 tax time easier
It’s been a year of change like no other and that extends to tax and superannuation. As the end of the financial year approaches, now is a good time to
May 29, 2021
Property investment
Houses and units seem easier to understand than many other types of investments. However, it’s important to understand how investing in property works, to decide if it’s right for you.
February 18, 2021
Review of 2020 and outlook for 2021
With thanks from Shane Oliver from AMP Capital. 2020 – not what it was supposed to be 2020 didn’t exactly turn out the way we expected. For Australia, the year
December 16, 2020
HomeBuilder Extension and Changes
HomeBuilder provides eligible owner-occupiers (including first home buyers) with a grant to build a new home or substantially renovate an existing home. HomeBuilder assists the residential construction sector by encouraging
December 2, 2020
The ins and outs of private health cover
With premiums often running to thousands of dollars per year, whether or not to take out private health insurance is a major financial decision. Here are some of the key
November 4, 2020
The balancing act of blended family finances
When Jack and Sarah met through mutual friends, they hit it off immediately. Both had previously been married and, besides having a child each, found they had quite a lot
October 21, 2020
Quarterly Economic Update: July-September 2020
COVID-19 remained the big story of the last quarter. Tragically, by the end of September the pandemic had caused over one million deaths. That was up by 500,000 since the
October 15, 2020
Three steps to your kids’ financial success
For many of us, our first experience of banking and savings was the school Savings Account Program. But in 2019 the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) raised concerns that
August 20, 2020
Be safe rather than sorry
Not everyone will do it, but most people will consider it at some stage in their lives – borrowing to buy their very own home. It can be an exciting
August 14, 2020