Financial Planning News & Blog

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5 things small business owners can do to prepare for retirement

FIVE THINGS SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS CAN DO TO PREPARE FOR RETIREMENT 1. Start paying yourself superannuation each year and make regular top up concessional contributions if possible. 2. Consider investing in property or shares so you can access your money if you need it, rather it being locked away in super. 3. Regularly review your […]

Are you thinking about retiring this year?

If you are planning to retire in 2017, you may be thinking about the tax you will have to pay on your retirement fund. There is nothing to worry about here; take a look at our guide below and understand how tax affects your retirement. Lump Sum Payments at the End of Employment If you […]

Reno Rookies: Watch Out for These 5 Renovation Pitfalls

Spatula? Check! Grout? Check! Know how to tile? Well, I did see this one video on YouTube… Many of us are trigger-happy when it comes to starting renovations. Feeling excited, we’re so fired-up about our special projects that, just like a kid waiting for Xmas, we find it impossible to wait, jumping in before we’ve […]

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Chocolate may prevent irregular heart beat

Moderate consumption of chocolate has been linked to a lower risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF), an irregular heart rhythm that can lead to stroke if untreated. Research published in the journal Heart found the rate of AF was lower for people consuming chocolate regularly, compared with individuals reporting chocolate intake less than one 30 […]

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Millennials urged to cook for good health

  Australia’s younger generation of foodies need to get out of the cafe and back in the kitchen if they want to keep their weight in check. A survey commissioned by the Dietitians Association of Australia has found the nation’s cafe culture is entrenched in young adults. Three quarters of those aged 18-34 eat out […]