2022 was a turbulent period for financial markets. The Russian invasion of the Ukraine, along with high inflation, increasing interest rates and slowing economic growth has resulted in falling asset prices. There had been a 9.6% decline in the ASX…
Two Federal Budgets in one year – what a treat! Nearly a decade after Labor’s last Budget, Jim Chalmers delivered his first Budget with only a few new proposals that may impact the financial planning space. Most of the relevant…
The October Federal Budget appeals to families, patients accessing medicines, renters and home buyers, and those in vocational training. An estimated $28.5 billion in revenue will be clawed back in this Budget through a variety of means, including tax compliance…
With inflation rising, low bank interest rates and volatile markets, here are a few tips to help you think about what you could do to boost your household’s bottom line. Recheck your eligibility for the Age Pension. If your assets or…
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) have created some helpful videos to assist you in understanding what your record-keeping obligations are if you own or are investing in a rental property. The videos include the following: An introduction to rental property…
Budgeting and financial planning are both processes designed to boost your financial wellbeing. And while there are striking similarities between the two, there are key differences in how the two work to help you achieve your financial goals. Budgeting As…
To demonstrate the difference between an Australian that has been financially advised to an unadvised, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) has released an inaugural Value of Advice (VoA) Index. Some of the key insights: Advised Australians are better off Australians…
Financial planning helps people identify and work towards achieving their financial and lifestyle goals. Essentially, it helps you be more in control of your income, expenses, and investments so you can make informed decisions about managing your money and achieving…
What is a record Records are written evidence of your income or expenses that can either be in paper or electronic form. These records are important documents that are used for doing your tax during the income year. In most…
To manage your tax and super on the go the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) have created an app that you can download and install on your mobile device. Download the ATO app The app is free to download and use…