Key summary of the Federal Budget 2021-22 and what it means for you.

On Tuesday the 11 May 2021, the Treasurer handed down the Federal Budget for the 2021-22 financial year, focussing on job creation and measures to stimulate the economy. 

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Key summary of the Federal Budget 2021-22 and what it means for you.

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On Tuesday the 11 May 2021, the Treasurer handed down the Federal Budget for the 2021-22 financial year, focussing on job creation and measures to stimulate the economy. We have…

Superannuation is Changing

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With the indexation of the December 2020 quarter of the Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE), the various superannuation caps and thresholds are set to change from 1 July 2021.…

The current market outlook

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In signing off 2019 in our last newsletter, we were reasonably confident that although markets may continue to be volatile, we’d have some indication of market trends to help us…

How the 2020 Federal Budget impacts you

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On Tuesday 6 October 2020, the Australian Government handed down its Federal Budget with the focus on supporting individuals and businesses to stimulate growth in the economy through job creation…

Lessons we’ve learnt from the Reporting Season

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Another reporting season has come and gone and this has not been like any others we have experienced in the last decade. Companies reported lower than normal profits, dividends were…

What do you know about the bring-forward rule?

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Did you know that superannuation regulations have changed quite a bit in the last few years? This article focuses on some of the superannuation changes that may be relevant to…

Understanding how the proposed government stimulus package affects you

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The Australian Government has made some announcements around a stimulus package to support the economy in these challenging times. It is important to understand how you could benefit from these…

Is 2020 going to be different from 2019?

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The year 2019 has been one with two interesting halves. One half saw an increased economic activity after Central Banks introduced aggressive monetary policies in major economies such as the…

The Current Market Outlook

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The global economy has seen some challenging times in recent months. We started off in July generally strong in markets across most asset classes but the last few months have…

What does the RBA’s rate cut decision mean for you?

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The Reserve Bank Board has decided to lower the cash rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%. The Board was of the view that this will support employment growth and…

3 Tips for the EOFY

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It’s the end of the financial year again, and we bring you some ideas to utilise to enhance your life goals and if you were to benefit from some extra…

Budget 2019-2020: – So what?

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The federal government handed down its 2019-20 federal budget last night. We look at some of the key relevant sections of the budget and how that impacts you. Personal Income…

Tis the Silly Season……. Again!

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I honestly couldn’t tell you how I got here - but I know I am. The year is almost over and another to begin (deep, I know!) As you can…

5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances.

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Spring is here! The weather is getting warmer, days are getting longer and the colder months are behind us. As we come out to enjoy the warmer months, it’s also…

What’s your Amazing story?

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Everyone has an amazing story! What could yours be...? Our Amazing Story... 18 months ago, we started this journey to work with young professionals to find the right balance between…

Budget 2018-19 : So what?

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The federal government handed down its 2018/19 federal budget. We look at some of the relevant sections of the budget and how that impacts you. Tax plan The government is…

The U.S. – China “Mud fight”

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Share markets around the world have been extremely volatile these past months especially in the last quarter amidst fears of a trade war between the Chinese and U.S.. The U.S.…

New thinking = New outcomes

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It’s almost June 30, again – where there’ll be numerous articles on EOFY tips! Frankly, if you’re looking for these tips to maximise any form of tax benefits in 2018,…

Australian Housing market in review

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Research from Core Logic suggests a decline in the national house prices in the month of February making it the fifth consecutive monthly decline. Judging from the rate of decline,…

Is Volatility Risk?

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What's happening in today's stock markets? Is it a correction or a recession? The dictionary defines a correction as "a change that rectifies an error or inaccuracy". But is this…

Questions our clients are asking…

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Anne:” I’m 35 years old, earning $200,000 pa. How much money do I need to maintain my lifestyle in retirement?” WP: It is interesting you mention retirement. It’d be important…

AN OPEN LETTER TO MY YOUNG SELF…

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Dear young me, It’s Dec 2017 and the year is drawing to a close. This year has been one of mixed emotions! Exciting new adventures, scary health challenges and unsure…

Would you gamble with your financial future…?

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What is your natural tendency to act on information? Are you inclined to jump to making decisions without all the facts or more inclined to continue seeking facts, even to…

Understanding End of Financial Year Strategies

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Hang on a minute! I’m not going to bore you with topics such as – “Top tips for preparing for EOFY” “Tips for ….” You get my point. I’d like…

How do the Budget proposals help you achieve your financial freedom?

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With the passing down of the budget, it is important to understand how these proposed changes will impact your individual circumstances. Below are some key highlights we believe will impact…

Are you on track?

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As the years go by, it is important to regularly pause to take stock and check in with ourselves to ensure that we remain on track with our personal and…

Paying off your mortgage sooner than you think

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So the conventional theory has been, finish University, get a good job, buy the house and pay every cent you earn into it to reduce the debt! With interest rates…

The Value of Advice

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Whenever you mention financial advice, many people make a comment to the effect of “you need to have money to see a Financial Adviser.” Consider your current situation at the…

All I want for Christmas ….. is an insurance policy

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I couldn’t stop laughing to myself or perhaps at myself when I thought about this article. Really, Andrew? Writing about this at this time of the year? Well…. YES! Let…

Should I buy property or shares?

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Investing in property or shares (growth assets) ultimately deliver high returns over the long term. But remember that these assets also carry greater levels of risk relative to investing in…

It’s your money….

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Friday evening after work in the beautiful Sydney city, the sun sets overlooking the Sydney Opera House and the weather is beautiful outside. So! What did we do? A group…

Discover your wealth creation potential

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In the last decade, financial advice has become increasingly important in our lives more than ever before. The global recession and the current low growth environment experienced in most developed…

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