Most people get to a stage in their lives when they think they may need some professional guidance, like a financial adviser, in helping them navigate their financial path and lay out what some people refer to as a financial journey map.

Like any successful journey in l...

Unless you’re a millionaire, is a SMSF worth it for you?
 
There has been a lot of talk in the media recently, driven largely by the uncovering’s of the Royal Commission as well as the Productivity Commission findings, surrounding the appropriateness of Self-Managed Fu...

The Federal Treasurer, Mr Scott Morrison, handed down his third Budget on 8 May 2018. Mr Morrison said the Budget is focused on further strengthening the economy to "guarantee the essentials Australians rely on” and "responsibly repair the budget”. With a deficit of $1...

If you run a business, it’s more than likely you have desires to grow. But this probably comes with mixed emotions, one of which is usually fear.

Not a fear of growing, more a fear of what it will bring. Will you lose control of your processes? Do you have to invest in...

Money know-how can come from anyone, young or old. When it comes to financial wisdom, author and speaker Kylie Travers has taken her lead from the previous generation.

Get serious about saving

You can’t avoid it. To get on top of your finances you need to save and to sa...

Downsizer contributions are an incentive for individuals over 65 years old to make a superannuation contribution if they sell their main residence.

The provisions come into effect on 1 July 2018, so for members intending to make downsizer contributions they can enter in...

Income tax deductions for the decline in value of previously used plant and equipment in rental premises used for residential accommodation are no longer allowed. The changes are now law.

The Treasury Laws Amendment (Housing Tax Integrity) Act 2017 received royal assent...