You, or someone you know, may have had a change in circumstances and may need support. We have put together some information to help you navigate these uncertain times and to answer some frequently asked questions. Q: What is JobKeeper? The JobKeeper payment is a $1,500 (gross) fortnightly payment per …
You, or someone you know, may have had a change in circumstances and may need support. We have put together some information to help you navigate these uncertain times and to answer some frequently asked questions. Q: I am already a social security recipient already. Will my payment increase? You …
Yesterday I was invited to speak on ABC Radio Show Drive With Jules Schiller about joint bank accounts. The topic was triggered by an article about the declining use of joint bank accounts within relationships: 3 out of 4 married baby-boomer couples have a joint bank account, but only half …
According to this headline, 650 000 Australians have already filed their tax returns. It’s a record number, possibly caused by the tax cuts that were passed last week. The advantage for these early birds is that they will probably receive their refunds before the end of July, and if they …
Even the best budget can unravel if the right tools are not in place. Here we talk about how to stick to your budget. Give me the main points Keeping to a budget means keeping a tight rein on expenditure. Budgets that work are usually ‘balanced’ budgets (not ‘baked beans’ …
Working out a realistic budget is a great way to take control of your finances. Although it may seem like a chore, it’s the crux of sound – and sustainable – financial management. In this article we look at how to “do the numbers”. Give me the main points The …
Whether you are buying a high-end property as your own place to crash, or because you see the market for luxury homes as a viable investment opportunity, there are some financial considerations that apply across the board.
Read more of the article published in The Property Investor here.
This article was first written for PS News in May 2017.
Come 1 July, superannuation, especially for public servants, will undergo a massive overhaul, the biggest in 10 years.
You need to start thinking about it now, so that you don’t get stuck hearing for the next 20 years about how your brother-in-law made all the right moves and you missed out.
