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To be or not to be the Executor
This article touches on what is expected of an executor of a Will and outlines the extensive duties the executor must fulfil.
The cost of owning a pet
Pet ownership is common in Australia but few people really know how much a pet can eat into the household budget – and we’re not talking about its food. This article lays out the various costs to be considered before making a commitment to a pet. – Household budget.
Financial advice is not the same for everyone
Many people think that financial advice is only for the rich and famous. This article explains why this is not the case and focuses on the importance of having a strategy regardless of age, gender or circumstances. – Financial demographics.
What to do if your loan application is rejected
This article addresses what to do if a mortgage application is rejected by a lender – which, due to stricter banking regulations, is becoming more common. – What to do if you loan application is rejected.
4 fool-proof ways to keep on top of your credit card
This article touches on the importance of managing credit cards and provides simple suggestions to turn them into an effective money management tool – 4 fool-proof ways to keep on top of your credit card
Defying mortgage stress
If more than 30 percent of your pre-tax income goes towards paying your mortgage, you meet the definition for being ‘mortgage-stressed’ – and it’s more common than you think! – Defying mortgage stress
How to go broke trying to get rich
A get-rich-quick scheme can be defined as, a promise to make a person extremely wealthy over a short period of time, often with little effort and no risk. If you think that sounds a bit dodgy, you could be right. – How to go broke trying to get rich
5 tips to improve your financial wellbeing
When was the last time you considered the effect your financial wellbeing has on your overall health? This article touches on the stressors that managing our finances places on our health and provides five easy to implement strategies to improve our finances and our overall wellbeing. – 5 tips to improve your financial wellbeing
Keeping up with the Joneses: The bad habit that costs you
This article explains what drives consumer spending and discusses ways to control your finances while avoiding the downward spiral of trying to keep up with the Joneses. Keeping up with the Joneses: The bad habit that costs you
Don’t leave your family’s future in the hands of a Crowdfund
In the world’s current climate, it has become apparent just how quickly and unexpectedly things can take a turn for the worst, leaving many families in difficult financial situations. This article highlights the importance of not only keeping your insurance updated, but also ensuring that your insurance is tailored to your lifestyle so you will never need to resort to crowdfunding. Don’t leave your family’s future in the hands of a Crowdfund
Tax Time Targets
With tax season almost upon us the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has revealed its four areas of focus this tax season. This article covers, in depth, what these are.
EOFY is coming — Have you thought about …
Whether you’re nearing retirement, a high-income earner looking to reduce your taxable income, or you’re on a lower income and looking for ways to maximise your super contributions; there are a few things you can consider at tax time. Read this article to finish this financial year on the right foot – EOFY is coming – Have you thought about …
What do I need to know before investing in property?
Property can be an exciting element to add to your investment portfolio. But aside from the initial purchase, what other ongoing expenses may you find yourself paying? And which of these expenses can you claim as a tax deduction? – What do I need to know before investing in property?
What is your carbon footprint?
Ignoring all of the politicising of climate change and carbon emissions, have you ever actually wondered what a carbon footprint is? What is your carbon footprint?
What’s changing on 1 July 2022?
A series of reforms and changes will commence on 1 July 2022. What’s changing on 1 July 2022?
Can I claim a tax deduction for my gym membership?
There are lots of reasons to keep fit but very few of them have to do with how we earn our income. As a result, a tax deduction for a gym membership isn’t available to most people. And yes, the Tax Office has heard all the arguments before about how keeping fit reduces sickness and therefore is important to earning an income, and ‘…the way I look is important to my job’. Can I claim a tax deduction for my gym membership?
Fuel tax credit changes
The Government temporarily halved the excise and excise equivalent customs duty rates for petrol, diesel and all other petroleum-based products (except aviation fuels) for 6 months from 30 March 2022 until 28 September 2022. This has caused a reduction in fuel tax credit rates. Fuel tax credit changes
The 120% deduction for skills training and technology costs
It’s a great headline isn’t it? Spend $100 and get a $120 tax deduction. Days after the Federal Budget announcement that businesses will be able to claim a 120% deduction for expenditure on training and technology costs, we started receiving marketing emails encouraging us to spend now to access the deduction. The 120% deduction for skills training and technology costs
The effect of rising inflation
This article discusses the effect of rising inflation and its impact on the Australian economy. It includes a list of ways to prepare yourself for a rise in inflation. The effect of rising inflation
ATO ramps up heat on directors
Throughout March, the ATO sent letters to directors who are potentially in breach of their obligations to ensure that the company they represent has met its PAYG withholding, superannuation guarantee charge, or GST obligations. ATO ramps up heat on directors
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