While having lots of money can help you to avoid the anxiety and problems associated with poverty, the money itself doesn't seem to be what leads to happiness. In fact, having lots of money can also lead to anxiety if it's not managed well. No, it's not ...
We often get asked is residential property a better or worse investment than commercial property, but the answer is neither. Both asset classes can be great investment options, but it all depends on what you are aiming to achieve. This is because they ...
We frequently get asked is property a “good” investment. Our answer is often “compared to what?” This is crucial, as most investments need to serve a purpose, which could be to produce a growing income stream over time or provide a vehicle that can see ...
The 2015 / 2016 budget was pleasing in that it did not have many surprises that had not been previously released prior to last night’s budget announcement by the Government. The Highlights The deficit predicted to be $35bn with a return to surplus now ...
It’s now more important than ever to walk the straight and narrow when it comes to your Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF). There’s a new penalty regime for trustees of SMSFs, where previously, there were no financial penalties on breaches to the ...
Diversified investors were once again rewarded for their efforts in 2014, with positive (if somewhat patchy) returns delivered across most asset classes. Australian shares underperformed their global counterparts once again, whilst many Australians ...
Since the GFC, we have witnessed some interesting dynamics in the loan market. Smaller finance companies struggled to get finance for customers, with many exiting the market. The big banks seized this opportunity to capture extra market share after ...
We have all forgotten things, Project DO IT is a safe approach for declaring any foreign income or assets you may have missed and is a generous initiative by the ATO. What is Project DO IT? Project DO IT is an initiative that allows taxpayers to ...