Well, we were not expecting this little COVID doozy that has been thrown at us again! We have prepared a PDF summary of this week’s announcements detailing what support is available to assist Queensland businesses. We appreciate that if...
Read moreEnabling Choice
When I speak to new clients they often have similar challenges, the most common being that they don’t have ‘choice’. Choice can be many things to many people, whether that be reduced hours, travel or dedicating more time to family, hobbies...
Read moreWhat are Alternative Investments?
With valuations of traditional investments looking expensive as reserve banks force interest rates lower, alternative investments can offer investors reasonable returns that perform differently than traditional assets. Alternative investment...
Read morePreparing for the end of the financial year!
It is that time again when we need to begin to ensure we are ready for the end of the financial year. For some this means running financial calculations to find how best to be positioned for year end; for others it means simply ensuring you have...
Read moreBudget 2021
Well if theatrics is what Australia needs, we received that last night when Josh Frydenberg delivered his budget speech. Some may interpret this as an election winning speech. We would have to agree with Jennifer Hewett’s (AFR) summation that...
Read moreGetting the personal finance basics right for business owners
Owning and running a business can be a very time consuming activity. Staying on top of sales, marketing, administration, human resources and compliance are critical for any business owner, which can often result in important personal finance...
Read moreBoosting your super
Superannuation remains one of, if not the most, tax effective structures to build wealth in for retirement. With earnings being taxed at a maximum of 15% (or 10% on discounted capital gains) it is a very attractive option. In addition to this...
Read moreBudget 2020: Road to Recovery
The 2020-21 Federal Budget has been positioned as a road to recovery paved with cash, and for the Morrison Government it is one they are hoping goes to plan. As has already been suggested by the Government, this budget was going to be like no...
Read moreJobKeeper 2.0 Update
JobKeeper 2.0 The second tranche of the JobKeeper scheme changes the eligibility test for employers and the method and amount paid to employees. Eligibility To continue receiving JobKeeper payments, employers will need to reassess their...
Read moreCreating freedom with financial literacy
Beyond the basic notions of talking, listening, reading and writing, literacy extends into the capability to understand, participate in and subsequently make important decisions that affect everyday life. This is even more significant when it...
Read moreManaging through the unpredictable
It has been a year like no other, with COVID-19 affecting each of us in different ways. In recent weeks, a number of financial commentators have made suggestions that the world might be entering a depression as opposed to a recession. It’s...
Read morePersonal Income Tax Update
Preparing your tax return: July 2020 For many the start of a new financial year, marks the commencement of gathering various receipts and files from the last 12 months to prepare for lodging a tax return. While it can be an arduous task at times...
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