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A recent meeting between the elite and knowledgeable touted the idea of long term business lending being introduced to the investment strategies of public offer superannuation funds as a way forward. The meeting hosted by Anthony Pratt included heavy weights Gina Rinehart and Lindsay Fox to mention a few.  I guess you could say “wellRead more

Like everyone you would like to have more money in your pocket, so you decide to rent out a room or even your whole house. You have heard about Airbnb and decide ‘What a great idea’. A bit of extra cash would come in handy! So, you think – I will pocket the extra moneyRead more

In the early 1990’s the Keating Government introduced a system of funding retirement through a mix of compulsory superannuation contributions. The superannuation system forced all workers to save for their retirement in order to relieve the pressure on Australia’s aged pension. Prior to the introduction of compulsory superannuation in 1992 the superannuation schemes that existedRead more

I’ve found in recent years there’s a bit to learn tuning into talk back radio. My switch from the FM to the AM started off as just wanting to catch some footy news and avoid the repeated songs that are played to death on mainstream radio, but now I find myself engaged in talks onRead more

The Medicare Levy is a tax that assists in funding the public health care system. The majority of Australians pay this tax, which provides all Australians access to quality health care. However, the Medicare Levy Surcharge is an extra tax on top of the Medicare Levy, which only applies to people who are not exemptRead more

Australia, “the land down under” or so the colloquialism goes referring to our placement in the southern hemisphere… or the timeless classic “Down Under – by Men at Work” What has become apparent over the years is that when it comes to everything, in particular consumer goods, Australia always tends to be way behind theRead more

Has your hobby become more than simply a pastime? This blog will look to assist you in identifying whether your venture once considered a ‘hobby’ has in fact turned into a business. There is no hard and fast rule in determining whether your venture is a business or hobby, so we must look towards theRead more

Here is an example of a Scam Email : How do I know? For starters, I don’t bank with ANZ. Why would they ask me for an updated phone number when I’ve never given them one in the past? That alone is enough proof I need to dismiss this email as a fraud. But there’sRead more

Insurances and Super – What you need to know which could result in a superior retirement nest egg!! Firstly, I do not want to bag industry funds, they serve a purpose and can fit into a clients wealth creation strategy. However, when it comes to insurances within superannuation there is a distinct difference that you may notRead more

In the announcement of the Federal Budget on 9 May, the government announced some changes to residential rental property deductions that had the aim of improving housing affordability by making investing in a rental property a little less attractive. These changes relate to travel expenses, which will no longer be allowable deductions, and depreciation, whichRead more