Why financial advice may be your best investment
It is commonly assumed that seeking financial advice is for the wealthy, and it only helps the rich become richer, yet financial advice can prove useful to anyone who wishes to better their financial future.
Financial advice is like getting a health check-up for your financial situation. Your financial adviser is like your personal trainer, assisting you in achieving your best possible financial health.
Five financial tips to start the new year fresh
As we are heading at full speed towards the silly season (and the opportunity to overspend will no doubt present itself) here are our five tips for getting, and keeping, control of your finances.
Don’t let tax creep up on you
Australia has a progressive income tax system. This simply means that higher income earners pay a greater proportion of their income in tax than low-income earners. It is achieved by applying a different rate of tax to each income band or “bracket”.
5 simple techniques to reduce your tax
His words might have been recorded over 200 years ago, but Benjamin Franklin’s famous uttering “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes” remains as true today as it was in 1789. The one thing that has constantly changed is tax law, and although death is impossible to avoid, with the many options available to us, taxation doesn’t need to inflict too much pain.
What do I need to know before investing in property?
It is no secret that Australians love investing in property. And while it can be an exciting prospect, it is essential to consider the finer details before jumping in, especially any ongoing costs and expenses you’ll have to pay.
How does rising interest affect my property loan?
As you know interest rates are rising to combat inflation. Most property investors are aware that the interest paid on an investment loan is generally tax deductible.
But do you know what your tax saving is from the increased interest paid on your loan?
Working from home? How to boost your next tax return
With the range of technology and software available today, it’s become easier than ever to work from home. Employees can efficiently complete calls using teleconferencing software, many collaboration tools are now cloud-based, and work devices, including laptops and tablets, are light and portable.
If you’ve been working from home, you’ve likely also set up a dedicated work area, and you’re using your own electricity and resources to power your workday. But which of these items can you claim in your next tax return to ensure you maximise your return?
3 things you should know coming into Tax time
As tax time approaches, all the information out there can seem a little overwhelming! We’ve put together our top 3 things you should know about as the end of the financial year approaches, to help you get the most out of your tax deductions.
If I was 25 again I would… be wary of investment fads
Today it’s crypto-currencies like Bitcoin. In 2000 it was technology shares. In 1987 it was shares in general, and way back in the seventeenth century investors were going nuts over tulip bulbs.
How to Turbo boost your Retirement Savings
In this article we take a look at the issues that impact on super balances and detail how salary sacrificing works. We go on to look at a case study to explain the tax and contribution benefits.