Do you find yourself drowning in random receipts when EOFY comes around? Learn to lodge your tax return the easy way with these last minute and longer term tax hacks. Tax paperwork is something few of us take in our …
The three biggest drains on our money are paying for housing, food and transport; and there’s no getting away from the fact that it is unlikely we can live without any of the ‘big three’. Here we look at some …
Choose investments that are right for you. When it comes to choosing an investment option when you join a super fund, there are several key questions you should ask yourself: Do I understand how asset classes work? What is my …
Saving money doesn’t come naturally to everyone. Some people are wired to save – for others it takes a bit more discipline; but developing good savings habits can do so much for both your financial wellbeing and your future security. …
While there has not officially been any death duties in Australia for decades, they definitely still exist, albeit under another name – superannuation death benefit taxes. As superannuation assets and individual balances continue to grow, more and more Australian families …
Key points US regional bank failures have added to uncertainty about the investment outlook flowing from inflation and rate hikes. Specific issues with the failed banks and action to protect depositors may limit broader problems for US banks. The wider …
There are many asset classes you can invest in and shares are just one type that you might find in an investment portfolio. But what are shares and how do they work? What are shares? Shares (also known as stocks …
With the number of unpredictable events that have happened in the past few years, from COVID to inflation, being financially prepared for a crisis has never been more important. If an emergency were to happen, like an unexpected job loss, …
A helpful guide to understanding the basics of super. Superannuation, commonly known as ‘super’, is money set aside while you’re working so you’ll have money for retirement. Your money is put into a fund, where it’s invested on your behalf …
Save it. Invest it. Pay down debt. When it comes to deciding how to invest $10k, there are plenty of options to consider. Whether you’ve won the lottery or received an inheritance, $10,000 is a significant amount of money. So, …