Negative gearing can be a confusing topic; investors seem to love it, Bill Shorten seems to hate it, banks are keen on it, while the Australian Tax Office is constantly claiming it is being rorted. So, what exactly is negative…
As of 2017, almost all tax-payers can make a private, personal contribution into their superannuation fund and then claim the contribution as a personal deduction when they do their tax return. You can contribute any nominated amount provided that your…
Salary sacrifice is one of the ‘financial’ terms that most of us have heard of, and believe we should do, but not all of us know why. The term ‘sacrifice’ can summon thoughts of ‘giving up’ or ‘forfeiting’ or ‘forgoing’…
It’s an unfortunate fact that most people fail to achieve financial success. Of course, the primary reason for this is that they don’t put a plan in place to ensure they make the most of their money up until retirement. …
Income protection insurance is essential for anyone who would suffer financially if they could not earn income from working. This includes single people whose own lifestyle depends on their income, as well as people who have financial dependants, such as…
If your golf clubs have been under wraps or your tennis racquet 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…
