Australia The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Board met on 4 April and as widely expected, left the official cash rate on hold at 1.5%. At the time of writing the RBA…
Superannuation Contribution Limits
When you know the superannuation contribution limits – and the different ways to add money to your super – you can boost your annual tax refund and save painlessly for your retirement….
How to use ETFs in an SMSF
Taking control of your superannuation by managing your own SMSF can be empowering, but comes with risk and responsibility. With an SMSF, you can select the fund’s investments, so it can be…
Latest Super Changes
Radical and substantial superannuation changes take effect from 1 July 2017: have you investigated how the super changes will affect your superannuation and retirement plans? Introduction of a $1.6 million transfer balance…
Protecting your family from an inheritance nightmare
Estate planning is a topic that many people would rather not talk about too often, but it’s an important part of the entire financial planning process for anyone with responsibilities, whether they…
Future trends in family business succession planning
Families are fragmenting in unique ways. Children can, and often do, move far away from their homes and traditions. Holding the family together and promoting a common, proud family legacy is now…