The JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme
The JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme is an incentive for businesses to employ additional young job seekers aged 16–35 years. Click to watch ATO video here
Working from home during COVID-19
We understand that due to COVID-19 your working arrangements may have changed. If you have been working from home, you may have expenses you can claim a deduction for at tax time. Tracking these expenses can be challenging, so we…
Buying a home in 2021
Thinking about making a sea-change or tree-change? Wondering if it’s a good time to buy in the city? With house prices rising fast across most of the country, here’s what you need to know to get onto the property ladder.…
Why Women need a unique focus on their finances
For many reasons, women face additional hurdles when it comes to achieving financial freedom, so it’s important to take control of your finances now, and be proactive when it comes to planning your financial future. Ladies, it’s time for a…
Why you need to keep your identity safe during COVID-19
Have you received an unexpected email or text asking you to ‘confirm’ personal details by clicking on a link or opening an attachment? It could be an attempt to steal your information for financial gain. Identity theft is on the…
How to Keep your Super Safe
If you’re feeling concerned about how the pandemic will affect your super balance, here are our tips to help protect and grow your super. For most Australians, compulsory superannuation payments offer the promise of a comfortable retirement income. So if…
Tips for Small Business in uncertain times
Reduce your reliance on external debt To reduce your reliance on external finance, businesses should be focused on increasing the productivity of existing assets and employees and improving cash flow. Improving cash flow can free up money to fund necessary…
Choose Face-to-Face Meetings
Is more knowledge enough to help people do better with their money? New research shows seeking face-to-face advice from a professional can support better financial decisions. When it comes to doing the ‘right’ thing, money decisions can be right up…
What’s the difference between a Financial Planner & an Accountant?
When it comes to getting professional advice on money matters, should you be looking for an accountant or financial planner? Find out how they’re different and what services each one offers to help you manage your finances. When you’re looking…
Financial advice for Australians
The Financial Planning Association of Australia asked financial planners what their key financial advice is for Australians in 2020. The most common answer? Ask more questions! Whether it’s something you don’t understand or something that sounds too good to be…