With the end of the financial year fast approaching we outline some opportunities to maximise your deductions and give you the low down on areas at risk of increased ATO scrutiny.
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The month of April was marked by economic uncertainty and global trade tensions that drove market declines and volatility. These events are anticipated to influence the RBA’s cash rate decisions, as will the recent decline in core inflation to within the target range.
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Bonds are not usually the flashy upstarts of the investment world with their every move reported, like stocks.
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Scammers operate in an ever-evolving space and the scams of today are far more sophisticated than they have ever been, targeting even the most financially literate individuals.
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If retirement is just around the corner, the current financial climate may make you feel a little uneasy. Watching the markets fluctuate might leave you worrying about whether your superannuation will be enough to see you through.
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The amount of money that can be transferred to a tax-free retirement account will increase to $2m on 1 July 2025.
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In the 2025-26 Federal Budget the Government announced a ban on non-compete clauses and “no poach” agreements.
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The superannuation guarantee rules are broad and, in some circumstances, extend beyond the definition of common law employees to some directors, contractors, entertainers, sports persons and other workers.
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From 1 July 2026, personal income tax rates will change.
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Following March’s Federal Budget, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a national election for May 3, kicking off a campaign centred on tax cuts and cost-of-living relief.
Globally, trade war worries dominated headlines and contributed to markets falls during the month.
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When you start making plans, chances are you’ll both come across financial pain points.
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More than half of us set a new financial goal at the beginning of 2025, according to ASIC’s Moneysmart website. While most financial goals include saving money and paying down debts, the months leading up to 30 June provide an opportunity to review your super balance to look at ways to boost your retirement savings.
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From the economy bending policies of Trump 2.0 to the growing strength of the far right in Europe, the new alliance between Russia and the United States, the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the US President’s vow to upturn world trade rules, the markets are certainly navigating tricky times.
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The Government’s big moment in the 2025-26 Federal Budget was the personal income tax cuts. Income tax cuts are a dazzling headline but in reality they deliver a tax saving of up to $268 in the 2026-27 year, with a tax saving of up to $536 from the 2027-28 year.
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‘Payday super’ will overhaul the way in which superannuation guarantee is administered. We look at the first details and the impending obligations on employers.
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Interest rate speculation is rife after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept rates on hold at 4.35% last month. RBA Governor Michelle Bullock believes it may be “some time” before inflation is “sustainably in the target range”, with concerns about inflation, excess demand, low productivity, and a still tight labour market. The S&P/ASX 200 reached a new record high, up 2.2% for the month and 7.89% for the year, reflecting global optimism on the macro-economic front.
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Planning for what happens when you pass away or become incapacitated is an important way of protecting those you care about, saving them from dealing with a financial and administrative mess when they’re grieving.
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Most people intend to retire between ages 65 and 66, according to the latest data and, surprisingly, despite growing superannuation balances, the Age Pension is the main source of income for many retirees.
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While effective investing is crucial for wealth creation, there is a lot to know and many pitfalls to avoid, as many of the world’s most successful investors have learned over their respective investment journeys.
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Global stock markets – including the ASX – largely stabilised by the end of August after a turbulent month. It was a rocky start when markets everywhere fell after news of high unemployment figures in the US and an interest rate move by Japan’s central bank.
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