October 5, 2023

Why it’s so important to talk about your finances According to this research1, one in two Australians don’t sit down regularly to look at their

About downsizer contributions If you are 55 or older, you may be able to contribute up to $300,000 from the proceeds of the sale (or

If you’re age 60 or over, own your home and need to access money, releasing equity from your home may be an option. There is

Transition to retirement rules Under the transition to retirement rules, when you reach your preservation age, you may be able to reduce your working hours without

Check the income to declare, when to report a loss, and deductions you can claim for managed investment trusts. Types of managed investment trusts Managed

Diversification is an investment strategy that lowers your portfolio’s risk and helps you get more stable returns. You diversify by investing your money across different

Monitor how your shares are performing compared to similar companies or the market overall. Stay up-to-date with company, economic and market changes. This gives you

Key takeaways An understanding of the factors that influence the amount you can borrow for a mortgage, such as income and expenses, Loan-to-Value Ratio, credit

Key takeaways People who are good with money are aware of their finances. They create budgets so they can be on top of their income

Key takeaways According to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), to have a ‘comfortable’ retirement, single people will need $595,000 in retirement savings,

Key takeaways Having an SMSF provides more choice and freedom to access investment options that would otherwise be unavailable through a super fund An SMSF