Christmas is a time when we come together to celebrate with our family and friends. And, for those who haven’t been able to see friends and family due to border closures, it will be an even more joyous occasion this year.
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After a difficult year of COVID disruptions and uncertainty, the summer holidays can’t come quickly enough. It’s a chance to refresh and reflect on the year that was and hopefully set some goals for year ahead.
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Inflation appears to be firmly on the rise and while that is bad news for consumers it’s not necessarily bad news for investors. In fact, inflation may provide new opportunities.
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As November drew to a close, and we look towards the end of the year, all eyes were on the new strain of the coronavirus, Omicron.
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May your Christmas be merry and bright. May the New Year be filled with joy and peace.
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The ATO has recently issued an alert on gifts or loans from overseas.
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The ATO has extended COVID-19 relief for SMSF trustees.
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The Australian Taxation Office recently updated its guidance on tax and cryptocurrency.
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Directors are now required to register for a unique identification number that they will keep for life.
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Buying your first home is always a big step, but with property prices rising faster than pay packets taking that first step seems more challenging than ever.
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Asset rich and income poor is the dilemma faced by many retirees. But there may be opportunities to boost your income in retirement by tapping into your biggest asset – your home.
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Greater flexibility in working arrangements has been a by-product of the pandemic, as working from home has become more widespread. In fact, The Families in Australia Survey: Towards COVID Normal reported in November 2020 that two thirds of Aussies were working from home.
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Our November update takes you through key economic indicators. All eyes were on the September quarter inflation figures in October, as speculation mounted that the Reserve Bank may be forced to raise interest rates sooner than planned.
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When your business hires a new employee, the Choice of Fund form is used to identify where they want their superannuation to be directed. If the employee does not identify a fund, generally the employer directs their superannuation into a default fund.
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Superannuation is not like other assets as it is held in trust by the trustee of the superannuation fund. When you die, it does not automatically form part of your estate but instead, is paid to your eligible beneficiaries by the fund trustee according to the rules of fund, superannuation law, and the death nomination you made.
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COVID-19 support will roll back as states and territories reach vaccination targets.
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Our October update takes you through key economic indicators, as September was a mixed bag on the economic front. After reaching record highs in August, global sharemarkets stumbled in late September.
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Superannuation has provided most fund members with stellar returns since last year’s COVID lows. As always though, some funds performed better than others and recent government reforms make it easier to find out how your fund compares.
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Throughout our lives, making a decision is something we do thousands of times a day. Our first thought occurs as soon as we wake, and our final thought when we drift off to sleep. Researchers have found on average, that most people will have approximately 6,200 thoughts per day.i
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For many people, there’s much more to choosing investments than focusing exclusively on financial returns. Returns are important, but a growing number of people also want their investments align with their values.
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