July 2018
Australian sharemarket still on the rise
Find out why we expect the Australian sharemarket to continue to provide healthy returns for investors in the medium to long term.
Housing crash unlikely, based on debt levels
Predictions abound that Australian house prices will collapse, causing a banking crisis and economy-wide recession. Of course, forecasts of an impending calamity in Australian housing are nothing new...
The top 10 estate planning mistakes
People often think they have a very clear idea of what they want to achieve with their estate plan and they usually think it will be straight-forward. But that's not always the case. Consider these examples of mistakes which can be unintentionally costly for beneficiaries.
Aged 65+ and downsizing? New rule could save you tax.
From 1 July 2018, people aged 65 and over will be able to sell their main residence and then make a ‘downsizer’ contribution into superannuation of up to $300,000 (each) from the sale proceeds of their main residence.
Why insuring your ability to earn an income can be a prudent strategy
Not many people risk being uninsured when it comes to their car or home. But many choose to not insure their most valuable asset – that is, their ability to earn an income. This is despite the fact that most people will earn a fortune between now and when they retire.
What are the maximum contributions to superannuation you can make this financial year?
Here’s everything you need to know about the contribution caps for 2018/19 so you aren’t penalised for breaking the rules.
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