The Federal Budget creates opportunities. Understanding these opportunities, and impacts, can be challenging. Which is why our team of leading economists, tax and superannuation experts have broken it down to help you understand what it means for you.
> Read moreBefore you apply for a home loan, its a good idea to take a look at the state of your finances. That means your current savings plan, budget and outstanding debts. What’s working well for you and what needs to change? We’ve got some ideas to get you started before ...
> Read moreResearch the local property market before you buy or sell a home. It can help you work out a fair price for the home you want to buy, or check out the competition in your area if you’re selling. Suburb and property reports, like those from RP Data, do some ...
> Read moreEven if you missed the Federal Budget announcements your household budget will probably notice the impact from 2014. Use our help, guidance and advice to put some commonsense measures in place to help reduce some of the pain.
> Read moreFunding for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, DisabilityCare was confirmed in the Federal Budget 2013. The Medicare Levy will increase by 0.5 per cent, from July 2014, to help fund the insurance scheme.
> Read moreThe Federal Budget 2013 included changes to early and up-front HECS-HELP repayments that might affect you. Discounts currently offered when you make up-front or early repayments will be removed from 1 July 2014. Will that change how you pay for your education in the future or will it be business-as-usual?
> Read moreThe Government has announced a budget deficit estimated to be $18bn in 2013-14 but the Treasurer declared the Government was “charting a sensible pathway to surplus over the forward estimates”. As a result, a range of revenue and savings measures were announced in the budget including: Increase in Medicare Levy ...
> Read moreBaby Bonus changes from the 2013 Federal Budget. How does this affect your household budget?
> Read moreThe end of financial year is the time to get things in order. Here are 12 strategies that could help you build and protect your personal wealth in a tax-effective manner.
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