Time to think ahead
Unpaid Super – the issue is bigger than you think
March 29th, 2017
Almost a third of Australian workers are being shortchanged on their super, a joint study by Industry Super Australia and Cbus report has claimed. The sheer scale of unpaid super is affecting thousands of a comfortable retirement and has prompted the Federal Government to investigate. Employers must contribute at least 9.5 per cent to the […]
Why now is the time to roll-in your Super
March 29th, 2017
Now is the time of year when many of us receive multiple super statements. We can think about rolling all of the accounts into one, but it may never happen. It somehow slipped into the too hard or too busy basket. When you receive more than one super statement, it’s time to consolidate. There are […]
Is negative gearing right for me?
December 20th, 2016
Some critics label it a tax break for rich people. Others see it as a way of helping ordinary Australians get a foothold on the property ladder.So how do you know if negative gearing is a useful strategy for securing your financial future? In its simplest terms, negative gearing means enjoying a tax deduction on […]
How going part time could impact your Super
December 13th, 2016
Almost one-third of Australian workers are part time, up from 28 per cent a decade ago. For some it’s because it’s all that’s available to them, but for many others it’s a lifestyle choice. It might be to spend more time with pre-school children, it might be to care for a family member or it […]
Is salary sacrifice worth it?
September 29th, 2016
Salary sacrificing has the dual benefits of reducing your taxable income and boosting your superannuation.
What I would tell my younger self
September 28th, 2016
There’s nothing more irritating than a well-judged `I told you so’. But what if you could tell yourself so, using the benefit of hindsight?
5 things you didn’t know you could claim on tax.
July 6th, 2016
What can you exactly claim on this years tax return? Not sure? Well here are some you may not have considered!