When it comes to helping your children or grandchildren get a financial headstart in life there are so many options available however your generosity could create tax issues down the... read more →
If you are a parent of a teenager or a pre-teen, take heart - communicating with them is probably just as hard as it was for your parents to get... read more →
Each year in early May, the Treasurer delivers the Federal Budget and many people across Australia listen intently. The Budget tells us how the government intends to spend its revenue... read more →
Nearly everyone groans when June 30 pops up on the horizon. “Oh no, I’ve got to get my paperwork ready for my accountant”. Being organised for your annual tax return... read more →
After Kylie completed university and had landed a well-paying job, her only plan was to enjoy her new financial freedom. She had living to do – the future was a... read more →
Many parents I speak to would love to help their kids buy their own home. (Usually, so they can have more privacy without a home filled with Gen Ys &... read more →
We’ve all heard about the “lost billions” sitting in idle superannuation funds around Australia but are you aware of what’s happening to hundreds of millions of dollars sitting in “inactive”... read more →
As we approach retirement some people start to panic a little wondering if they are truly looking forward to the time of their life when they no longer have to... read more →
Jargon in any industry often confuses and confounds those who do not deal with it every day. Think about your computer. IT specialists seem to speak a different language. But... read more →
With a growing trend towards individuals managing their own superannuation through Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs), the estate planning aspect of SMSFs is becoming an increasingly important issue. For example, what... read more →