There does not seem to be a day that goes by without another alert about another cyber security incident. For example, AMP have had to get on the front foot… read more →
The prospect of leaving home and moving into an aged care facility can be an extremely daunting one, not only for parents, but also the children responsible for their welfare.… read more →
If you are thinking about selling your family home and downsizing or moving elsewhere, you may be able to use some of the proceeds from the sale to boost your… read more →
AMP’s Dr Shane Oliver discusses the measures, projections and implications of the 2023-24 budget in this edition of Oliver’s Insights. Dr Oliver summarises the key points as follows: The budget… read more →
If your spouse’s income is less than $40,000 for the 2022/23 financial year, you could receive a tax offset on your personal income tax return of up to $540 by… read more →
The Government Co-Contribution is a superannuation contribution bonus which could provide a benefit of up to $500 for eligible individuals. This strategy is aimed at helping increase retirement savings for… read more →
All Australians aged under 67 (and those between 67 and 75 who meet an additional eligibility requirement) are eligible to make personal contributions to superannuation and claim a tax deduction… read more →
Many people are unaware that funds held inside superannuation do not automatically become estate assets, managed and distributed in accordance with their Will. Instead, superannuation benefits (including proceeds of any… read more →
The reality of old age is not something that many of us like to think about. The idea that we or our parents will become reliant on someone else to… read more →
With Australians living longer and the cost of retirement on the up, deciding whether to help children out financially can be a conundrum for some parents. On the one hand,… read more →