Australia is one of the world’s most multi-cultural countries, with one quarter of our population born overseas. According to the AMP.NATSEM Income and Wealth Report, Calling Australia Home, the biggest percentage of migrants still come from mainly English speaking countries, with the largest number arriving from England (19 per cent) and New Zealand (9 per […]
Will the changes reduce the amount you receive? From 1 January 2015 new Centrelink rules could affect your government age pension entitlements for the rest of your life. Let’s look at what the changes could mean for you. Have you spoken with a financial adviser recently? It pays to be aware that if you receive […]
Am I too young for a self-managed super fund (SMSF)? Some of my friends in their 30s have set up an SMSF. I don’t have a large super balance but want control. Is it worth it? If you’re under 55 and thinking about setting up a self-managed super fund (SMSF) you’re not alone. SMSFs are […]
It’s a hot topic. The rent-versus-buy debate has been pulled every which way in the media and laid bare in the recent Reserve Bank of Australia report[1]. But when all’s said and done, the possibilities are surprising. In fact, when it comes to where you live, you’re likely to have more options than you’ve considered. […]
