Wealth Insights

21 Dec Compliance, tax advice in strongest demand from SMSFs

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While investment advice is the most valued by SMSF clients, compliance and tax are still the areas that SMSF trustees required the most assistance with, according to recent research.

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20 Dec If you’ve always thought property prices only go up

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It may be time to reconsider some myths about property investment. With so much emphasis on property in the media, it can be difficult to sort fact from fiction. But before investing in any type of asset—including property—it pays to consider the pros and cons, and...

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19 Dec How can property make me better off?

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If you’ve built up some equity over the years, it may be time to look at the options your property may give you. Here are four possibilities that could help you: You could buy an investment sooner. Borrowing against the value of your home—which is one way...

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18 Dec Blinded by optimism

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We’re designed to believe bad things won’t happen but it pays to think clearly and put plans in place, ahead of time. Behavioural science reveals that it’s in our nature to believe bad things won’t happen to us in the future, even if we’re accustomed to...

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17 Dec Does it pay to plan ahead when you travel?

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You may be keen to go wherever the wind takes you, or you might be a plan-to-the-hour type of traveller. There are benefits to both styles. Travellers often fall into two categories—the planned and the unplanned—and more than likely, you already know which of the two...

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16 Dec Why December is the best time to buy a new car!

Posted at 18:48h in Lifestyle, Loans and Finance by zac 0 Comments

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One of the most important things to know when it comes to buying a car is timing. There are some times of the year that are better than others when it comes to buying a car. It’s therefore important to understand why certain periods are better...

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16 Dec Sports lovers enjoy better financial fitness

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If your golf clubs have been under wraps or your tennis racket has been tucked away for some time, it could be worth dusting them off. Research by AMP found Australians who play sport regularly are 64% more likely to achieve their financial goals than those...

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15 Dec How to make money by turning your unwanted goods into cash

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Whether it's not-quite-right gifts you have received or the results of an annual clean out, your trash might be someone else's treasure. A survey by online marketplace Gumtree found that Australians received more than 21 million unwanted gifts for Christmas in 2017 with an average value...

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14 Dec Why it pays to contribute to your partner’s super

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If your other half is a stay-at-home parent, working part-time or out of work, adding to their super could benefit you both financially. If your spouse (husband, wife, de facto or same-sex partner) is a low-income earner or not working at the moment, chances are they’re...

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13 Dec New legislation aims to benefit first home buyers and downsizers

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Changes aimed at improving housing affordability have passed through parliament. See what the new rules could mean for you. Government proposals around improving housing affordability in Australia were passed through parliament on 7 December 2017. As part of the changes, first home buyers will be given a...

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