Increasing your Age Pension entitlements by renovating the family home
One of the quirks of Australian society, including its taxation system, is that it puts home ownership at the centre …
How is your credit score affected by COVID-19?
If you’re one of the many Australians financially impacted by COVID-19, who have deferred $218 billion worth of payments this …
Downsizing your home? Understanding the downsizer contribution
Downsizing the family home is often part of the longer-term financial plans for many older Australians. But did you know …
The 101’s of Self Managed Super Funds: some basics and benefits explained
In the right hands, a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) can be a beneficial way to build wealth for retirement. Whilst …
Retirement Realities: Five Tips for Rebuilding a Super Future
Australians will need to rebuild their superannuation and retirement savings, after withdrawing more than $36 billion in early super release …
How much do I need in my emergency fund?
In these uncertain times, it pays to have money set aside to give you peace of mind that if your …
Economic update and market commentary
The Covid situation took a turn for the worse, as spiralling infections saw new lockdowns introduced in Australia. The government …
End of financial year 2020-21: Tax tips and tax return checklist
To help you complete your tax return, especially if you’ve been working from home, this checklist outlines income and expenses …
End of financial year 2020-21: Super strategies
The lead up to 30 June can be a good time to maximise tax benefits that may be available to …
Learning the lessons of 2020: An extraordinary year
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Australia in March 2020 it brought immediate and severe financial gloom. Shares plunged 37% and …