When investing in property, it is not only essential to choose the right property; you will also need to be aware that you will have certain tax implications and entitlements. Below are a few tips to help ensure that you…
A lot of Australians forget that their super is their asset and can be used in retirement, however we get our super statements and put them in a shoe box or file them away because we can’t access the money…
The one thing you should avoid before spending all the proceeds from a deceased estate. The time after a loved one passes away can be challenging and emotional. At Roy A. McDonald, we want to help you avoid further stress…
If you currently have a passion which you think you may be able to earn income from, it is important to know how to transfer your hobby into a successful business. Step One Definitely speak to your business…
Do you need to pay off your ATO debt? Did you know the interest related to the borrowings may be tax deductable. We had a recent influx of new clients who own businesses that owe the ATO a number of…
According to the Financial Services Council, Australians are confronted with an astounding shortfall in the amount of superannuation required, to the tune of approximately a trillion dollars. This includes an alarming average gap of nearly $500,000 for people aged between 40 and…
We have asked one of our strategic alliances Mark Cleland from Mortgage Choice to write an article to help those clients and potential clients going through a divorce or seperation. Refer to the article below for important information which will…
What would you like to accomplish in the new financial year 2015? Half the year is gone, and for some people, their dream of owning their own home, getting out of debt or traveling abroad, hasn’t even begun. Whatever…
Want to retire and have 1 million dollars? Use our basic retirement calculator to determine what you would need to put aside to retire on 1 million dollars. Of course there are no guarantees on the returns, but they are…
You might not be too familiar with the term but it is something that is being talked about more widely by people seeking a smoother shift from working life to retirement. One way to describe the benefits of transition-to-retirement…