Get ready for June 30 – NOW!
When it comes to getting the most (money) from your annual tax return, there is usually a lot to think about, so we’ve identified a few options that could open
April 21, 2021
Financial Planning
There’s more than one way to boost your retirement income
After spending your working life building retirement savings, you may be reluctant to eat into your “nest egg” too quickly. This is understandable, given that we are living longer than
March 18, 2021
The bond crash of 2021? Seven things for investors to consider
With thanks to Shane Oliver at AMP Capital. Introduction The share market has been described by Warren Buffett as a “manic depressive”. The same can be said of financial markets
March 3, 2021
How much super you need
Take some of the guesswork out of planning for the future. Work out how much super you’ll have when you retire, and if it will be enough to fund the
February 24, 2021
Approaching the dawn
COVID-19 has completely, and mercilessly, dictated the direction of economies and financial markets through most of this year. So, as we rapidly approach the end of an extremely unpredictable and
February 5, 2021
Getting your super: Find out when you can access your super
You can get your super when you retire and reach your ‘preservation age’ — between 55 and 60, depending on when you were born. There are special circumstances where you
January 19, 2021
Estate planning and superannuation
Many of us spend a great deal of time planning for our retirement but understandably, often do not put the same degree of effort into planning for our deaths. It
January 6, 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
Investing or gambling?
In the absence of retail, hospitality, cultural centres and sporting outlets, many of us have gravitated towards new activities to occupy our time during lockdown. For some, this has meant
November 27, 2020
Retirement Income and Tax
How much tax you pay on retirement income depends on your age and the type of income stream. For most people, an income stream from superannuation will be tax-free from
November 13, 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