Five Ways to Stick to Your Financial Resolutions
Setting a financial goal for the New Year? Take steps to make it work. It’s that time of year when we set new goals or dust off old ones. But how can we boost our chances of sticking to our…
Common Mistakes When Buying Insurance
Life insurance policies aren’t always straight-forward, so if you have set yours aside without paying too much attention to the details, your loved ones could find themselves in a difficult situation should they need to make a claim. Below are…
The Importance of Having a Valid Will
When it comes to protecting your loved ones in the worst-case scenario, having a valid will can be extremely important. Obtaining the right advice and guidance to create a legally binding document can offer you and your family peace of…
Managing Finances When in a Relationship
Sharing the costs of living with a partner can be an exciting time – and with so many ways to split, contribute and maximise savings; most couples may find their opportunity to bring their own level of support to the…
Saving Hacks for Retirement When You Have Children
When you are hoping to start saving for your retirement, you may feel like other things take priority when it comes to setting money aside. This tends to be especially true when dependents are involved, with the costs of raising…
Have You Lost Track Of Your Superannuation Account?
With around 14.8 million superannuation accounts in existence throughout Australia, there is an estimated $18 billion dollars of unclaimed funds – and this can sometimes be found in forgotten and secondary accounts. Could you be missing out on a lump…
Tackling False Employment-Based Clothing Tax Deduction Claims
The rules and regulations of tax deduction in terms of employment attire have been called into question, leading the Australian Taxation Office to review work-related clothing and laundry expense claims. Why do changes need to be made? Last year alone…
Coping With Redundancy
Being made redundant can be frustrating and highly stressful, but the process can be made easier with a little help and some simple financial planning. Getting to grips with your financial standing The first thing to do when facing redundancy…
Downsizing Superannuation Contributions
Many Australian retirees find they want a smaller home, or a home more suited to their empty-nest requirements. For some Australians, selling the family home can be great way to release built-up equity to pay for retirement living expenses or…
Avoid Penalties for not Keeping Appropriate Records
The maximum penalties for any businesses that contravene current record keeping laws and regulations have recently been doubled, and the Fair Work Ombudsman is assisting operators with reducing their risk of facing hefty fines with the recent release of a…