It’s the end of the financial year. That means you need to lodge your personal tax return. This can often be a complex process but it can be made much quicker and simpler if you make sure you have all the essential information ready to give to your accountant when you’re meeting to prepare your […]
A new financial year is upon us. The best way to own it is to plan now! Here are five of the best tips for making a personal or family budget, and sticking to it. Smart budgeting allows you to have enough for the things you enjoy, no matter what your age or income. 1. […]
Anything that you create from your own intellect that can be legally owned is your intellectual property (IP). In business, or as an individual with an invention, new process, or creative work that you can profit from in some way, you want to ensure that your IP is protected in order to prevent others from […]
(July 1, 2017) The start of the financial year is often the time we see new legislation take effect and this year is no exception. Below we discuss changes that came into effect on 1 July 2017. The impact that these have on you will depend on your individual circumstances. Please note: We have also included […]
Home prices in Australia have been rising for years now, with many homebuyers being priced out of the market in places like Sydney and Melbourne where the average home price is $852,000 and $641,200 respectively. If demand continues to exceed supply as the populations of Aussie urban hotspots swell, experts predict that property will be virtually unaffordable […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]