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Making clever use of offset accounts
Making clever use of offset accounts It’s a common misconception that mortgage offset accounts are loan products when in fact they are savings accounts sitting within a mortgage structure. If you’re not sure how mortgage offset accounts might benefit you – read on!...
A self-employed superannuation guide
A self-employed superannuation guide When you're at the helm of your own business, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of the present – chasing sales, generating leads, and growing your business. Often, self-employed people prefer reinvesting back into their...
Post Christmas sales – a survival guide
Post Christmas sales - a survival guide We've all experienced it… the undeniable allure of post-Christmas sales. No sooner has Christmas wrapped up for the year than the frenzy of Boxing Day Sales descends upon us. Every store window beckons, and our inboxes overflow...
Financial health check
Financial health check In the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, it's easy to overlook the importance of our financial wellbeing. But just like our physical health, our financial health requires regular attention and care. To help you navigate the path to...
Are we jeopardising the bank of Mum & Dad?
Are we jeopardising the bank of Mum & dad? The temptation is obvious. Soaring house prices have made buying a home tough for most home buyers and prompted many parents to think they should step in and make a financial contribution. The typical argument is that Mum...
Help your retirement funds last the distance
Help your retirement funds last the distance Retirement is a time that many Australians eagerly anticipate, providing plenty of time to pursue hobbies, do more travelling, or simply kick back and enjoy the fruits of your labour. But retirement also comes with...
Unlocking the Potential of Aged Pension and Superannuation Benefits
Unlocking the Potential of Aged Pension and Superannuation Benefits The Australian Aged Pension scheme provides a wonderful safety net for those with limited assets in retirement, although many remain confused by how their age pension entitlements differ from so...
Important end of tax year changes
End of Tax Year – Working from home deductions, what’s changed? The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has refreshed the way that taxpayers claim deductions for costs incurred when working from home. The changes better reflect contemporary working from home...
How to plan for the longest “holiday” of your life
How to plan for the longest “holiday” of your life Budgeting for retirement is like preparing your suitcase for an epic journey! Packing the right items and planning ahead is essential to ensure you don't run into any unexpected surprises along the way. Why plan for...