With the borders between the State and Territories all but open and 2021 in sight, there is a hunger for a return to ‘normal’. The recent Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment articulates this desire to ‘get on with things’; sentiment reached its highest level since November 2013 and Christmas spending is expected to be consistent with previous years.
Read More31 December 2020 is the last day you can apply to access your superannuation early under the COVID-19 early access measures. The ATO has warned that those wanting to access their superannuation pre-Christmas will need to complete the application by 11 December 2020.
Read MoreFinancial downturns, like the one caused by COVID-19, are often touted as “once-in-a-generation” events. But the reality is that they can and likely will happen multiple times during your lifetime, so it’s a good idea to get yourself in a position to weather financial storms now.
Read MoreRetirement should be a time we look forward to – when we can take a foot off the pedal and enjoy spending time with family and friends. But many Australians who had planned to retire in the coming months or even years are rethinking their options as COVID-19 has changed the landscape for retirees.
Read MoreUnderstanding what a Financial plan is and how Financial Planning can help is often misunderstood.
This is because people typically associate the potential solutions a financial planner can offer – like investing, insurance or super advice for example – as being the main value of the financial planning relationship. But in reality it is the plan we help you create itself, that is where the true value lies. A plan that is yours – to achieve what is important to you – and only then, do we relate the products that can help you achieve your objectives to your situation.
Read MoreYou may have turned 65 and are wondering how to make further contributions to your super fund. What if I start a pension, am I still allowed to make further contributions? What type of contributions and limits apply to me?
Read MoreCOVID-19 has had an impact on many SMSFs. We look at the key issues.
Read MoreAs we approach the end of the financial year, we thought we'd update you on what's changing from 1 July 2020
Read MoreComplex award and enterprise agreements can complicate payroll obligations, in terms of both regular salary and wages and the ongoing need to pay employee superannuation. On top of that, from 1 March 2020, changes commence for annualised wage arrangements that will increase the compliance burden on some businesses.
Read MoreAll employers with employees on fixed annual salaries are now on notice about new award rules coming into force on March 1st.
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