Retirement is one of life’s biggest transitions, yet many people spend more time planning their finances than planning what life after work will actually look like. At Priority1 Wealth Management
Budgeting can be hard enough for those in regular employment, who need to cover today’s bills as well as, hopefully, tomorrow’s emergency savings and investment in their future. But
Australian Tax System 2.0 A Simpler, Fairer and More Sustainable Tax System for Australia? Firstly, I deal with tax a lot as part of my job, but I am no
About one in 10 families in Australia is a blended or step family, according to census data, and this trend has increased in recent years. Blended families can work well,
As 30 June approaches, now is a timely opportunity to review your financial position and consider strategies that may help reduce tax, boost your super and strengthen your long‑term financial
You earn more money; you pay more tax. So far, so fair. But what’s not so fair happens when your wage rise bumps your earnings into a higher tax bracket,
As we approach the end of the financial year, now is an ideal time to review whether making additional superannuation contributions before 30 June could improve your long‑term retirement position
When markets get bumpy or household budgets feel tighter, it’s common for people to start questioning their super. If your balance has dipped or returns haven’t met expectations, you might
Conventional employees can usually plan for their financial future knowing that certain fundamental parameters will not change: their regular income, their Australian tax residency, their banking arrangements, their superannuation contributions
The end of the year is an ideal time to pause and review your finances, but a personal financial audit can be useful at any stage. Just follow this 10-step
It can be tempting to treat superannuation as a ‘set and forget’ investment. In most years your annual statement will show what appears to be a satisfactory growth rate, so
The idea of downsizing can be very appealing to empty-nesters. There will be less cleaning, gardening and maintenance, more time for hobbies and travel, and the icing on the