Is superannuation enough?
If you’re used to earning the average Australian wage, then $1 million in superannuation is going to fall well short of providing you with a retirement income stream similar to what you were earning. Here are a couple of simple ideas for building up your nest egg.
Should you buy a new or old investment property?
There’s a lot of debate on the benefits of new versus old investment property. Read on to find out the pros and cons of each.
How will a change in negative gearing legislation affect you?
Negative gearing is a hot topic at the moment as the Federal Government and the Opposition are each looking at major shake-ups. Find out how it will affect you.
Australian economic snapshot March 2016
Get quickly up to speed on the state of the economy with the Australian economic snapshot, released by the the Reserve Bank of Australia March 2016.
How to reduce your risk when investing
Our top four methods of reducing risk when investing.
Four ways to fund your children’s education
Concerned about how you’ll fund your children’s education? Here are four sources of funding to give your children the best start in life.
First Home Buyers: How to Make it Happen
Saving for that first home is an exciting step. Many young people who are setting out on the path to home ownership are faced with the realisation that it’s just not as easy as it sounds.
Do you know it’s costing you a small fortune?
In this day and age, barely a second thought is given to spending $500+ on a mobile phone. Most of us would baulk at the idea of carrying around $500 cash in our pockets.
Advice Financial Planners Use Themselves
Most of us are looking for ways to save money and better our financial situation. As we rack our brains in search of ways to achieve our goals, we are often left thinking “what do financial planners do?” These guys know how to secure their financial situation – after all, it’s their job.
Further Ways to Increase Your Tax Deductions
As discussed in Tax Tips Part One: Get More from Your 2013/14 Tax Return, the end of financial year is almost upon us. In part one, a number of potential deductions your accountant could help you with were covered. Here, the list continues: The child care tax rebate – Not income tested, this rebate is […]