31 Mar When super isn’t compulsory
As Australia’s $2.8-trillion super system attracts even more headlines than usual, more people may mistakenly assume that almost everyone in the workforce is covered by at least compulsory contributions.
...As Australia’s $2.8-trillion super system attracts even more headlines than usual, more people may mistakenly assume that almost everyone in the workforce is covered by at least compulsory contributions.
...For the next time you’re itching to get out, but don’t want to spend a fortune, here’s a list of 10 things to do for about $10 or less. 1. Get near some water If you live in Australia, you probably live within 50km of the coastline....
It can be tempting to put off thinking about aged care. When you’re busy enjoying life in the present it can be challenging to find the time or desire to think too far ahead. But the key to successful ageing is having a sense of...
You want to get into real estate, but wonder whether you’ll ever manage to save a deposit, let alone pay off a mortgage. Maybe you’re wondering if it’s worth busting your butt at work to save some extra cash, or sacrificing some fun to plug...
When people in the UK woke up on 24 June 2016 to the news that the country had voted to leave the EU (or "Brexit" as it is now commonly known), little did they know that 2.5 years later, the future of the UK's relationship...
In the early 1700s, the British Admiralty had a big problem. They were losing thousands of seamen every year due to a lack of navigational tools. Their sailors could calculate longitude but there was no mechanism to solve what was known as “The Longitude Problem”. In...
Life insurance is usually not something people think about until they begin to accumulate assets, debts and dependents. And there can be a fair amount of information to sift through, including some little known and commonly misunderstood facts. But you shouldn’t leave it too late in...
We love a good money saving tip. Whether it’s prepping your lunches or no-spend challenges, we’re always up for trying a new way to put more money into our savings account. But there comes a point where you’ve made all the savings you possibly can. You’ve gone through your...
When it comes to achieving work-life balance, many Australian families aim to strike the balance between time and money. If you dream of living your ideal life and achieving that elusive balance between spending time at work and being with your family, you’re not alone. These days,...
The ATO has identified certain red flags and problem areas with SMSFs that will attract its attention, ahead of tax time 2019.
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