Generations of Australians have been brought up with the concept that they should own their home. In fact, “dead money” is an expression often used to describe renting. However,... read more →
Many of us often look at what we pay for our insurance cover over a year and wonder if there are ways we can cut the cost of insurance without... read more →
When relationships break down, child maintenance payments are often made from post-tax money. If this is a position you are facing, perhaps you might consider a Child Maintenance Trust. According... read more →
This article is aimed at small business owners and illustrates how keeping good tax records can save time and money, and ultimately contribute to the profitability of the business. It... read more →
To renovate or upgrade – which is best? This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of renovating a home compared to upgrading to a new one. Most of us will... read more →
It is now 3 months into the 2014/15 financial year and the hours you spent setting your annual budget are probably a distant memory, but now it’s time to get... read more →
This brief article outlines the role of money in close personal relationships. It lists some financial points which should be considered. These days there are few relationships in which the... read more →
A recently announced ATO initiative will target individuals who are falsely claiming an exemption on the Medicare levy. Using metadata matching technology, the ATO will aim to ensure that individuals... read more →
Many of us have an ongoing love affair with our credit cards – they are simple to use, accepted everywhere and there are no hassles with buying what you want... read more →
The ATO has made its final ruling on the application of Division 7A to relationship breakdowns. If a private company is ordered by the family court to make a payment... read more →