Driving your tax savings for 30 June
April 2, 2026
Vehicle-related expenses remain one of the most commonly claimed tax deductions for Aussies, and it’s an area where the Australian Tax Office (ATO) frequently finds errors.
With 30 June not far away, now is a good time to check….
Age Pension increase offers relief as deeming rates rise gradually
April 2, 2026
The Federal Government increased the Age Pension from 20 March 2026, alongside a gradual rise in deeming rates. Advocacy group COTA Australia says the pension boost will offer relief, but warns updated deeming assumptions may not reflect the realities facing all older Australians.
How do interest rates affect your investments?
April 4, 2023
Interest rates are an important financial lever for world economies. They affect the cost of borrowing and the return on savings, and it makes them an integral part of the return on many investments. It can also affect the value of the currency, which has a further trickle-down effect on other investments. So, when rates…
Putting recent returns into perspective
July 22, 2022
While 2021-2022 may not have been a stellar year for the majority of investors, it’s worth remembering that the worst performing asset class one year can be the best the next, and vice versa. That’s why successful investing benefits from having a good balance. The last financial year, particularly the first half of 2022, saw…
Market movements & review video – December 2021
December 2, 2021
Stay up to date with what's happened in Australian markets over the past month. Our September…
Market movements & review video – November 2021
November 3, 2021
Stay up to date with what's happened in Australian markets over the past month. Our September…
Market movements & review video – October 2021
October 1, 2021
Stay up to date with what's happened in Australian markets over the past month. Our September…
Market movements & review video – September 2021
September 3, 2021
Stay up to date with what's happened in Australian markets over the past month. Our September…
The Rich Life Vol 48
August 3, 2021
It’s August, and this chilly winter and periodic lockdowns can’t end fast enough for many of us….
The Rich Life Vol 47
July 1, 2021
It’s July, there’s a nip in the air and winter has well and truly set in, as Australia deals with…
The Rich Life Vol 44
April 6, 2021
April is now here and started with a welcomed Easter break. As the vaccine rollout continues…
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