The cost of refinancing your home loan
Consider the expenses involved in refinancing If you’re debating whether to refinance your home loan, you need to think about whether the benefits of switching
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Retirement income
Retirement means different things to everyone. It may be a definite point in time when you stop work, and begin a new phase of life.
19th December 2024
CGT when selling your rental property
How capital gains or losses apply When you sell or dispose of a rental property you may make a capital gain or loss. A capital
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Estate planning gives you a final say
Planning for what happens when you pass away or become incapacitated is an important way of protecting those you care about, saving them from dealing
19th December 2024
The lowdown on negative gearing
Recently, negative gearing has been making waves in the news and with rental affordability becoming a serious issue in Australia, various political parties have weighed
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The biggest assets growth areas for SMSFs
What five years’ worth of SMSF asset allocation data reveals. The Australian Tax Office (ATO) releases quarterly data showing where self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) are
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Term deposits
Term deposits let you invest for a set amount of time and get a fixed interest rate. They can be useful when saving for bigger
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Super vs property: what works for retirement income?
There is no debate that Australians love investing in property. The value of Australian residential real estate at the end of August 2024 was an
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Why many of us need a super savings nudge
Making extra contributions into super can go a long way. Here’s some easy steps. Each year, October 31 is designated as World Savings Day. In
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The end of hybrids. What that means for investors
Why high-quality bonds are a logical alternative to hybrid securities. Some of the biggest changes on financial markets that are likely to have a profound
19th December 2024
What is debt consolidation?
What is a debt consolidation loan? A debt consolidation loan is a way to combine all your debts – including credit card, personal loans, store
19th December 2024
Harnessing your professional brand in a world of AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is becoming more prevalent in our society and although there are many early adopters of AI, there is still a very
19th December 2024