Thriving in the “Gig Economy” If you’re a freelancer or contractor or maybe even a consultant then you’re part of the “gig economy”. Gone is the job for life, or even a job in the normal, employed meaning of the word. For you, work consists of short-term contracts or a […]
SMSF – The next Gen While self-managed super funds have long been the preserve of older Australians with time on their hands and large superannuation balances, new data suggests that younger Australians are increasingly choosing to take direct control of their superannuation savings. According to the Self-managed Super Fund Quarterly […]
Superannuation for the suddenly single Found yourself separated and suddenly single later in life? Life often has different plans for us than we may have imagined. Life after divorce (or separation) might bring with it a whole range of new things, including the need to rediscover yourself, dipping your toe […]
The fast way to a life supported by passive income Imagine that, without any effort on your part, enough money regularly pours into your bank account to meet (or exceed) all your living expenses. Suddenly, work becomes optional and a world of opportunities opens up. That’s the ultimate in passive […]
What you need to know about sustainable investing As daily conversation in Australia is increasingly dominated by concerns about the environment and global warming, more and more investors are looking at how they can make a difference and choose sustainable or ethical investments as part of their portfolio mix. So […]
Why Millennials should be mapping their retirement today While millennials have for decades been treated like ‘the children of Neverland, who never grew up’, reality is fast catching up with this generation, who are now young adults between the ages of 24 and 40. Like generations before them, they are […]
Protect yourself through superannuation The attractiveness of superannuation as an investment and savings vehicle is well known. Although the federal government places limits on the amount of tax-effective contributions we can make, the ability to structure insurance arrangements through super remains. How does insurance through super work? The types of […]
Prepare for the unexpected Recently retired couple, David and Erica, were fit and active, and planning a sea-change when David suffered a stroke, leaving him unable to walk or speak. David had been a strong, strapping man, who now needed around-the-clock care. His doctor recommended either an aged care facility […]
Kids, Money & Apps We all want the best for our kids. Life throws many challenges at them as they grow up and one that is becoming more and more important is navigating the financial side of things – dealing with money in an ever-changing world. Wireless-based technology allows children […]
Federal Budget 2023-24 The 2023-24 federal Budget was handed down on 9 May, click the picture below to go to a succinct summary of the announcements related to personal tax, business tax, cost of living measures, tax compliance and superannuation.