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7 December 2019

New opportunities for employees to claim additional superannuation

Under the current rules, the maximum amount of “concessional” superannuation contributions that can be claimed is $25,000.00 per person per annum.
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5 December 2019

ATO provides further trustee instructions on myGovID

The ATO has provided further instructions for SMSF trustees and directors around how they can prepare their funds for the advent of the myGovID system early next year.
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28 November 2019

The main benefits of professional financial help.

Unfortunately, of recent times there has been no shortage of negative press, comment and sentiment about financial planners but what is the real picture?
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25 November 2019

Downsizer contributions offer more than meets the eye

Retiree clients looking to sell their property can often contribute more to their SMSF than expected through the government’s recently introduced downsizer contribution rules, due to the flexibility to split contributions between spouses and use them in conjunction with other contribution rules, according to Fitzpatricks Private Wealth.
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22 November 2019

6 new financial videos

Videos are a good way to learn more about a topic or show to others who my be new to financial management.
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GDP by country since 1800

This animated chart is simply amazing. It's fascinating to see how the world has changed and is changing. Food for thought!!
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13 November 2019

All Australia’s vital statistics – October 2019

A great place to keep up-to-date with the 'bigger picture'.
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9 November 2019

Does your mind help or hinder your investment success?

Of all the decisions we make, investments ought to be the most rational. We should be able to whip off our rose-coloured glasses, replace them with green eyeshades and choose the lowest-cost investments with the highest-expected returns to create a diversified portfolio.
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5 November 2019

Four key principles that help achieve portfolio success

Buy low and sell high is the mantra of many a seasoned investor regardless of the asset class. Just stick to this investment strategy and you will never go wrong – right?
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Traversing a synchronised economic slowdown

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) grabbed headlines this month on releasing its latest World Economic Outlook report, downgrading its global growth forecasts to the lowest levels since the 2008-09 financial crisis.
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29 October 2019

A positive pension change with a cash rate twist

Later this month around 630,000 Australians currently qualifying for a partial age pension will receive a welcome fortnightly payments boost.
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26 October 2019

Shares to remain volatile as trade war heats up

Shane Oliver - Investors should expect more sharemarket volatility over the next year as the trade war between the US and China ratchets up, according to AMP Capital.
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