Our Federal Budget Summary is here! Easy to read and money for many.
Our Federal Budget Summary is here! Easy to read and money for many. There are many winners but a big win for superannuation as there were no negative changes! Federal Budget Summary
Why the price of gold has rallied over the past 3-6 months
Market Wrap Along with a recap of the markets in July, in our market wrap this month, we look into some of the reasons why the price of gold has rallied over the past 3-6 months. Please click here to see our Market Wrap.
August Economic Update Video – 2 minutes
Economic Update Video – 2 minutes This month’s update is now available and you can view our latest video here. This video is a 2 minute review of last month’s economic developments and a quick summary of some of the key information.
Market Wrap for July 2020
Market Wrap Along with a recap of the markets in June, in our market wrap this month, we look into some of the reasons why stock markets have been performing strongly during the current challenging economic times. Please click here to see our Market Wrap.
July 2020 Update
July is here along with the winter chill. But July also signals the start of a new financial year and chances are most Australians are happy to say goodbye to the last one. This year more than ever it’s a great time to plan your finances for the year ahead, to rebuild or make the…
Our Winter Newsletter – Post Election and Tax Planning
The end of the election uncertainty and the investor-friendly policies of the Coalition produced a relief rally on financial markets. The Australian dollar bounced back above US69c on Monday after falling to three-year lows the day before the election, while local shares surged to an 11-year high on Monday before losing some of their gains…
How Labor can’t touch this multi-millionaire and their franking credits
There is one thing for sure in the lead up to this election – it seems everyone is getting fired up over refundable franking credits and they aren’t holding back on their criticism. However, there is one thing I have learned over the last few months, and that is, that most still don’t understand how…
The winners and losers of the Federal Budget
Older Australians, First Home Buyers and Small Business are the clear winners from the Federal Budget, but the list of losers is long. Treasurer Scott Morrison’s second budget may have been short and sweet but the bottom line is, taxpayers may all be paying more going forward. If you didn’t get a chance to watch…
$1 billion of investments up for grabs – could it be yours?
Whether it is moving often, heading overseas or simply forgetting, Australians are losing track of their money and investments, with more than $600 million sitting in unclaimed bank accounts and a staggering $450 million in shares, ready to be claimed. It’s a staggering amount of wealth that could be checked easily with a quick search…
Self-managed super funds: Benefits and risks of going solo
For the last few years, younger Australians have lead the charge when it comes to taking control over their superannuation with statistics from the Australian Taxation Office revealing that the median age of members of newly established self-managed super funds decreased to 48 years, compared to 59 years for all SMSF members. There are now…
Australians delay retirement by three years
Australians are delaying retirement by an average three years as cuts to the age pension and low interest rates force people to rethink their savings plans. A survey by research firm Roy Morgan conducted last October found that the average age of individuals planning to retire over the next 12 months was 61, up from…
Forget the Smashed Avo on Toast – Are you just too lazy to save money?
Australians are self-confessed penny pinchers, with new research identifying three-quarters of Australians as tightwads who limit their spending and hunt for the best deals. But with all this self-confession, are we really saving as much as what we could? With more than half of Australians dumping their current service providers for a cheaper deal, research…