May 2018 - Avante Financial Services

Monthly Archives: May 2018

May 15

Personal debt: is it a problem for Australians?

Be in control of your personal debt Household and personal debt in Australia is high but more of us are taking a sensible approach to debt management. Nationally, our household debt ratio is nudging 200%. On paper it means we owe twice as much in debt as we bring home in our pay packets each year. […]

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May 09

New legislation with benefits

Changes aimed at improving housing affordability have passed through parliament under new legislation. Government proposals around improving housing affordability in Australia were passed through parliament on 7 December 2017. As part of the changes, first home buyers will be given a tax concession through the ability to save for a home deposit inside super, while Australians aged 65 and […]

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