Recent changes to superannuation legislation present exciting opportunities when it comes to ways of funding life insurance. With choice, however, comes complexity and the challenge is to isolate the benefits... read more →
Heart disease and stroke continue to be the two most common causes of death5 in Australia for people over the age of 45 and accounted for over 30,000 Australian fatalities... 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 →
The ATO is preparing to enter into the second phase of its dividend washing compliance program. Over 3000 individuals and entities have now received written correspondence requesting that they... read more →
The ATO has indicated that it intends to undertake an extensive examination of share transactions - dating all the way back to 1985! The objective of the data matching activity... read more →
Negative gearing is arguably the most generous tax break available to Australian property investors. Whether you’re an established property investor or contemplating purchasing your first investment property, you may care... read more →
Each year, large numbers of Australians die without a Will. As our lives become more complex, it is an oversight that can be as costly as it is heartbreaking. None... read more →
Many young people in the X and Y Generations are earning excellent incomes but have little savings, excessive debt and consider the future too distant to be of concern. This... read more →
When relationships break down, child maintenance payments are often made from post-tax money. If this is a position you are facing, perhaps you might consider a Child Maintenance Trust. According... read more →
To renovate or upgrade – which is best? This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of renovating a home compared to upgrading to a new one. Most of us will... read more →