Many investors become concerned when volatility occurs in global financial markets – particularly about the impact on their superannuation and other investments. In times like these, it is important to understand the causes of market movements and how to minimise your risk. With extreme market fluctuations occurring over the past week, it is understandable that you may be feeling anxious around the short-term impacts on your investment portfolio. Our market… Read more
As we approach the end of the financial year, there are a number of smart strategies you could consider to help you streamline your finances and legitimately reduce your tax liability. Our team has prepared a detailed guide to assist you in ensuring you can tick off all the strategies relevant to you. You will find information for: Individuals insurance premiums work-related expenses investments – prepay loan interest, deduction for… Read more
From 1 November 2021, if you have a new employee start, there is now an extra step to comply with if they don’t choose a super fund. Previously when your employee did not choose a superfund, you were required to pay their super to the default superfund. From 1 November, this is changing. If your employee does not choose a superfund, you will be required to check with the ATO… Read more
If you haven’t given any thought to what your retirement will look like, now’s a great time to start. It might not be the most fun thing to think about—not when there are vacations to plan or houses to buy—but retirement planning is a vital part of your overall financial plan. Most people dream about the day they no longer have to work. They dream of having a leisurely coffee… Read more
A Quick Overview The Superannuation Guarantee (SG) is scheduled to increase to 10% from 1 July 2021. If you have employees, you need to be ready for this legislated increase. What is Superannuation Guarantee? The Superannuation Guarantee is the minimum super an employer must pay to their employees super fund. The current SG percentage rate is 9.5% of employees Ordinary Time Earnings, but this is changing. Ordinary Time Earnings or… Read more
Thinking about retirement can be stressful. You need to plan for how long you think you’ll be retired, what lifestyle you will want to lead and approximately how much you will pay to maintain your cost of living plus any additional expenses. There are a lot of unknowns and “what ifs” that you might not be able to anticipate and many of them can affect your finances. Many people ask… Read more