The essentials of estate planning

The essentials of estate planning

Key takeaways Preservation age: this is the earliest age where it’s possible in normal circumstances to access your super Estate planning professionals can assist in structuring the estate plan, navigating tax and any social security implications, ensuring compliance...
Trusts and the new super tax rules

Trusts and the new super tax rules

Ensuring you’ve structured your finances tax-effectively is always a concern, but with new tax rules for super on the horizon, many people with large balances are considering alternative vehicles to save for retirement. Unsurprisingly, this has sparked a renewed...
First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) – the basics

First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) – the basics

What is the First Home Owner Grant? The FHOG was introduced by the Federal Government in 2000 to assist first home buyers with purchasing a home. Since then, the rules around it have repeatedly changed. While the FHOG is a national scheme, it’s funded by the states...
A guide to donation tax deductions in Australia

A guide to donation tax deductions in Australia

Key takeaways To qualify for tax deductions, donations must be made to ATO-approved eligible Deductible Gift Recipients (DGRs). Not all donations are eligible for tax deductions in Australia. Maintaining proper documentation is vital when claiming donation tax...
Aged Care Financial Planning

Aged Care Financial Planning

When looking into the financial elements associated with planning for aged care, there is a lot of information out there which can be confusing. With this in mind, it’s important to have your questions answered by those who are experts in finance specialising in...
Simple ways to save money

Simple ways to save money

Find out how to save money every day and make a savings plan to stay on track. Separate and automate your savings An online savings account is a great way to grow your money faster. Unlike a transaction account, you can’t spend money directly from a savings account,...