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Among the most common types of trust in Australia are family trusts, which are often designed to hold family assets or manage a family business. But their popul…
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For many Australians, superannuation is their greatest asset outside the family home. But do you have a plan for who will receive your super if something hap…
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These days, most people hold some form of life insurance in their super account. While this is a welcome safety net, the level of cover held this way is often i…
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With the new financial year comes a fresh wave of superannuation changes that could make a real difference to your retirement savings. Let’s unpack what’s ch…
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At its latest meeting, the Reserve Bank Board announced it was leaving the cash rate unchanged at 3.85 per cent.
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Recent cyber-attacks on major super funds show criminals are always looking for new ways to illegally access Australia’s growing pool of retirement savings, but…
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Achieving your long-term financial goals doesn’t need to be overwhelming. If you can put in place some basic financial steps, you are on the road to a successfu…
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If retirement is just around the corner, the current financial climate may make you feel a little uneasy. Watching the markets fluctuate might leave you worryin…
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The super changes coming into effect in the 2025-26 financial yearAustralian superannuation laws are set to change once again in the 2025-26 financial year as t…
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At its latest meeting, the Reserve Bank Board announced it was reducing the cash rate to 3.85 per cent, down from 4.10 per cent.
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From the economy bending policies of Trump 2.0 to the growing strength of the far right in Europe, the new alliance between Russia and the United States, the wa…
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Managing risk is an essential part of investment strategy to reduce the potential for losses. Risk is not just associated with investing though - life can thro…
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Hidden away in the back of the Australian Budget and unmentioned in the Treasurers speech, was a simple statement confirming that:
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Australian property prices look to be on a rocketing path, with first home buyers, low-interest rates and FOMO (fear of missing out) fueling the demand for the start of 2021.
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