Our super-organised readers probably associate 30 June with preparing your tax return, so here are a few tips to help you out. While the exact nature of whether an expense is tax deductible is on a case by base basis, the following is a guide as to what you may be able to. For most […]
2022 in Review
As the end of the year approaches yet again, you might be reflecting on how things have changed over the past 12 months. Many unexpected world events have happened lately, including a global pandemic, war in Ukraine, and inflation taking over. Well composed articles about the future can be entertaining, but little more. However educated […]
Reverse Mortgages
It’s a common scenario for older Australians – asset rich, cash poor. Owning a valuable home and having little income can be an issue, but there are ways around this other than selling your house. Below we look at the workings of a reverse mortgage. What are they? It is called a reverse mortgage as […]
2020-21 Federal Budget: 3 Key Take-Aways
The impact of COVID-19 on the economy has delayed the release of the Federal Budget this year to October instead of the usual May announcement. On Tuesday (6th Oct 2020), Treasurer Josh Frydenberg proposed a range of measures to get our economy back on it’s feet, albeit a third wave of COVID-19. Financial Life Planner […]
To hedge or not to hedge?
When you invest globally you are not only exposed to the risk of the investment, you are also exposed to exchange rate risk. That is, the risk that the currency you purchase the asset in (e.g. British Pounds) will rise or fall against the Australian Dollar. Such movements in exchange rates can impact your investment […]