ADVICE TO HELP YOU GET AHEAD
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Education
Teaching children about the value of money
Transferring money to children can be one of the most valuable financial steps parents can take.
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Education
TBC looks set to rise to $2m
The transfer balance cap looks set to increase to $2 million in 2025 as inflation continues to remain high, says an industry association leader.
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Education
The types of fraud catching out Australians
A growing number of Australians are falling victim to fraud each year as the techniques employed by cybercriminals become increasingly refined. Understanding common types of fraud, and how to protect yourself from them, is important as their methods become more sophisticated.
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Education
How to spot scams and protect your financial security
Ever been at the receiving end of a scam call or text message? If you have, you’re not alone. Luckily, there are a few tell-tale warning signs that you can look out for to avoid becoming a victim.
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Education
Why it's time in the market, not timing the market
One of the reasons that investing is so difficult is that markets and the economy march to a different beat. It is usually safe to assume that what you see happening around you has already been factored into stock market prices. The collective wisdom of the world’s investors will almost certainly have got there first.
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Education
The July 1 changes you should know
The start of the 2024-25 financial year is just around the corner, and with it comes a host of new laws which will impact the financial lives of a significant number of Australians.
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Education
7 Simple Ways To Shield Yourself From Cybersecurity Threats
The risks to our personal finances—and our very identity—posed by cybersecurity threats were scary enough before the machines started to think for themselves. Now with the emergence of AI into our daily lives, it seems there is no better time to take another look at this issue and ask the question, “How can we best shield ourselves against cyber threats?” And who better to ask than a leading expert on the topic?
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Education
Why more Australians are choosing semi-retirement
For former chief executive George Bisas, tackling retirement cold turkey was never an option. “I was a little fearful of going from a very busy day to having nothing to do,” he says.
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Education
Super tips for a career break
It’s often said that a change is as good as a holiday, and a period of extended leave will certainly offer a change. If you're planning a career break - or are already on one, then you may also be facing a change to your income. Whether you plan to travel, are taking a break for family reasons, or just want a break from the 9 - 5, consider your super when you're thinking about your finances.
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Education
July 1 brings changes that could save you money. See how they'll impact your wallet
The end of financial year is here. While some only associate this period with tax returns and the odd sale purchase, it's usually when we see key financial changes rolled out. This year is no different — there are a few policies coming into effect today that could have an impact on your hip pocket.
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Education
Don’t miss the minimum
As the end of the financial year draws to a close, we must ensure that trustees draw their minimum pension. Failure to do so will cause the pension exempt income advantages to be lost for the current year, but are there any other consequences? Does the pension still exist as a separate superannuation interest or does it convert to an accumulation interest and merge with other member accumulation interests?
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Education
Your 30 June superannuation checklist
Five easy ways to get more into your super fund before the end of the financial year.