With more Australians choosing self-employment and small business ownership, many turn to company structures for tax efficiency and flexibility. The appeal is clear: companies with
For years, the idea of “Blue Zones” captured the world’s imagination. Certain regions such as Okinawa, Sardinia, Ikaria and Nicoya were said to be places
Key points – The War with Iran has led to a surge in oil prices & worries of stagflation which has pushed share markets sharply
Running your own self-managed super fund (SMSF) comes with many responsibilities and lodging an annual return is one of the most important. While paperwork may
What is depreciation and how does it work? Depreciation is accounting for the decline in the value of an asset (in this case, a residential
How investors are being duped by unscrupulous operators In late December the Australian Securities & Investments Commission issued a warning to investors on so-called ‘pump
As interest rates trend down and property prices heat up, many Australian homeowners are starting to ask the big question: is now the right time
A cash flow statement is one of the most important tools in managing your finances. Use this cash flow statement template to help plan your
If you are trying to get ahead financially, it can sometimes feel harder than it should be. You budget, you plan, and you do your
Stopping work is a big shift – especially when you haven’t planned for it. Why you might face a sudden retirement Only one-third of Australians
Key points – The RBA hiked its cash rate for the second time this year by another 0.25% to 4.1% in response to inflation running
At its latest meeting, the Reserve Bank Board announced it was increasing the cash rate to 4.10 per cent. The Board observed that while inflation
