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To set them up for success, it’s vital you pass on your lifetime of hard-earned financial experience to your daughters. Here’s how. It’s never too early (or too late) to start to talk to your daughters about finances. And it matters – more than ever. Why? Because,...

As you get closer to retirement, you'll start to wind down and want to work less without compromising your lifestyle. That’s where a Transition to Retirement Pension (TRP) could work for you. It could help you through the next stage of life when you’re not quite ready...

The target mix of your investment portfolio should be built on your goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. But goals can change, and market fluctuations can cause your asset allocation to shift, so it's important to monitor your portfolio on a regular basis and make...

For retirees, satisfying your income needs today remains a top priority. But equally as important are your income needs for the future. In times of investment market instability, as we’re currently experiencing due to the impact of Coronavirus on global share markets,...

A transaction account is an account you use for day-to-day banking such as paying bills and getting your wages. Transaction accounts are often called 'everyday accounts'. When you choose a transaction account, compare the account features and choose a no-fee or...

As a small business, you have access to a range of concessions that could help your cash flow. Here's some news and details about available concessions for you to consider. Lower company tax rates have changed. If you’re a base rate entity, your company tax rate is...

The Your Future, Your Super reforms (YFYS Reforms) were passed in June 2021. The YFYS Reforms aim to make the super system better for members in four key ways: Stapling – preventing the creation of multiple unintended super accounts; YourSuper – empowering members by...

By Robin Bowerman, Head of Corporate Affairs, Vanguard Australia Anyone with a healthy superannuation balance heading into retirement in February 2020 would have felt relatively confident that they were both mentally and financially ready for the next chapter in life....

1. Try a working bee What better excuse to have a barbecue than with a working bee? Get family, friends, neighbours and co-workers together to turn mundane jobs into an afternoon of fun (and toil). Get them painting bedrooms, polishing decks or hammering shelves—while...

Many small business owners place all their faith – and life savings –in their business. There’s another way. As we recover from the impact of COVID-19 on our economy and our lives, there’s never been a better time to take a fresh look at your money, reset your goals...

According to a report in Bloomberg recently, while Vanguard data show a portfolio with 60 equities/fixed income mix returned an average 9.1% a year from 1926 to 2020, JP Morgan Asset Management recently estimated it will return just 3.7% over the next decade. Why? In...

Your super fund invests your money for you. Most funds let you choose from a range of investment options, from conservative to growth. It's worth taking the time to check your options and decide what's right for you. The options you choose can make a big difference to...