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If you’re nearing retirement age, it’s likely you’re wondering if you will have enough saved to give up work and take it easy, particularly as cost-of-living increases hit some of the basic expenses such as energy, insurance, food and health costs.
Read MoreIf you are feeling a bit like the meat in the sandwich you are not alone. The ‘sandwich generation’ is a growing social phenomenon that impacts people from all walks of life, describing those at a stage of their lives where they are caring for their offspring as well as their elderly parents.
Read MoreIt’s a risky business being in business for yourself, so knowing how to identify and manage risk is an important part of running a thriving business.
Read MoreRefinancing your home loan has the potential to save you thousands, reduce your monthly repayments and free up your finances to achieve your goals.
Read MoreLoud budgeting is a trend that may have started as a joke but is being embraced by those who want to share their financial goals and priorities and in doing so, also improve their chances of achieving them.
Read MoreStay up to date with what's happened in markets and the Australian economy over the past month.
Read MoreWhile it seems we all like to think we are clever enough to outwit a scam, Australians collectively lost more than 480 million to scams last year.
Read MoreAs the end of financial year gets closer, some investors are thinking about the most effective ways to boost their super balance, particularly with an increase in the caps on contributions from 1 July.
Read MoreFinancial markets can be like finely tuned racehorses, poised to gallop ahead under ideal conditions but often highly reactive to unexpected events.
Read MoreStay up to date with what's happened in markets and the Australian economy over the past month.
Read MoreYou can’t stop the clock, so the saying goes, but humanity has spent a long time trying to slow down or even reverse the effects of aging.
Read MoreManaging risk is an essential part of investment strategy to reduce the potential for losses.
Read MoreThe much-debated tax on superannuation balances over $3 million is inching closer and those who may be affected should ensure they have considered the implications.
Read MoreInvesting successfully and improving your investment portfolio can be as much about minimising mistakes as trying to pick the ‘next big thing’. It’s all about taking a calm and considered approach and not blindly following trends or hot tips.
Read MorePrime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced proposed changes to address ongoing cost of living pressures with all 13.6 million Australian taxpayers receiving a tax cut from 1 July 2024, compared to the tax they paid in 2023-24.i
Read MoreDuring a period where technological developments have picked up speed, one innovation in particular wields a profound, broad-reaching impact on our lives.
Read MoreThe personal income tax cuts legislated to commence on 1 July 2024 will be realigned and redistributed under a proposal released by the Federal Government.
Read MoreA recent case before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) highlights the importance of ensuring that the evidence supports the tax position you are taking.
Read MoreJust because an agreement states that a worker is an independent contractor, this does not mean that they are a contractor for tax and superannuation purposes, new guidance from the ATO warns.
Read MoreAustralians love property and the lure of a 15% preferential tax rate on income during the accumulation phase, and potentially no tax during retirement, is a strong incentive for many SMSF trustees to dream of large returns from property development. We look at the pros, cons, and problems that often occur.
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