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Here's five simple steps to create a budget that doesn't involve tracking every expense . To achieve our financial goals, we need to know where ...

Check out the fuel consumption per minute of different airplanes — from small propeller planes to giant airliners and powerful fighter jets. . . . ...

The ATO has released its updated Law Companion Ruling (LCR) 2021/2 regarding the application of non-arm’s length income (NALI) laws with the SMSF Association giving ...

Australians under 45 now expect they will need at least $100,000 a year per household to live comfortably in retirement, according to new research from ...

Australians are retiring later due to cost-of-living pressures and the evolution of white-collar employment, according to research from KPMG. . In an analysis of the ...

Legal advisers need to be cautious when transferring assets from parents to children if the former are still alive. . Scott Hay-Bartlem, partner at Cooper ...

Latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook   . Australia Solid growth confirms private sector recovery “Policy support is clearly acting as a ...

How Australia Retires 2025 report, explores how Australians prepare for and experienced retirement. . Building block 1: Being financially literate Financial literacy is about understanding ...

What the end to the deeming freeze means for Age Pensioners . If you receive the Age Pension, upcoming changes from 20 September could affect ...

Check out this powerful visual journey through the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded. From massive Chilean earthquakes along the Pacific Ring of Fire to the ...

The ATO has warned consumers, financial advisers and health practitioners it is aware of dishonest practices being used to access superannuation early for non-critical medical ...

Outstanding SMSF annual returns will be a primary focus of the ATO, the deputy commissioner has said. . Emma Rosenzweig says there is a growing ...

Putting off investing could cost you more than you think. . Many people delay investing because they feel they don’t know enough, are afraid of ...

Less than a quarter of Australians have made valid binding death benefit nominations, new research has shown. . Research from Super Consumers Australia reveals that ...

latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook . Australia Progress on disinflation paves the way for further easing “The Reserve Bank of Australia ...

Basic common sense is one of the best tools to detect fraudulent schemes, a forensic auditor has said. . Sharlene Anderson, a consultant for Veritas ...

A simple ongoing investment strategy can deliver substantial returns over time . Imagine planting a tree that not only grows fruit but also grows more ...

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SMSF trustees using limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBA) should avoid trying to cut corners in setting up a trust for the loan, with an SMSF ...

The increase in the transfer balance cap from $1.9 million to $2 million is not as simple as it seems, particularly for members already in ...

A retirement savings specialist has confirmed the payment of an SMSF death benefit is not dependent upon any of the procedures associated with the deceased ...

The Tax Office has reminded trustees that SMSFs need to start preparing for their SMSF annual return lodgment, which is due by 31 October 2025. ...

Latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook   . Australia Uncertainty, weak growth warrant a dovish central bank “The Reserve Bank of Australia ...

Tailoring your retirement strategy based on your personal data could be invaluable . How much is your personal and household data potentially worth? According to ...

Research explores the benefits investors can derive from financial advice . The financial advice industry has traditionally focused on the money management benefits it offers ...

The Division 296 impost has prompted SMSF members looking at retaining assets in super to consider the tax impact of their death on their beneficiaries. ...

The ATO has issued a warning to SMSF trustees to be aware of scammers leading up to EOFY. . At the same time, ASIC commissioner ...

Set clear expectations from the start of your partnership . In Short Clearly define each partner’s roles and responsibilities to avoid misunderstandings and disputes. Establish ...

Failing to meet the minimum pension requirements impacts a number of tax components, an industry consultant has warned. . Peter Crump, senior consultant, private wealth ...

The rules for a super fund investing in property are complex because of the restrictions placed on some types of property that may be acquired ...