by admin | Jan 10, 2022 | Family, Housing, Lifestyle, Retirement, Superannuation
Over 65? Thinking of selling your home? Since 1st July 2018 you may be eligible to contribute up to $300,000 ($600,000 for a couple) from the proceeds of the sale of your home to your superannuation fund. This incentive, known as the ‘downsizer contribution’, is part...
by admin | Nov 30, 2021 | Family, Housing, Investing, Lifestyle, Superannuation
Most people, when asked about retirement, will tell you they’re looking forward to it. However, for many women, the approach of retirement is viewed with uncertainty. In recent times a spotlight has been shone on the gender pay gap, resulting in greater awareness of...
by admin | Nov 30, 2021 | Budgeting, Child Care, Family, Health Care, Housing, Insurance, Lifestyle, Private Health Insurance, Superannuation
Becoming a parent is an exciting time of adjustment and upheaval; how could such a little person create so many changes – and sleepless nights? But lack of sleep shouldn’t be caused by financial worries and reduced household income. When Judy a florist, and Gary an IT...
by admin | Nov 17, 2021 | Child Care, Economics, Family, Housing, Lifestyle, Tax
When relationships break down, child maintenance payments are often made from post-tax money. If this is a position you are facing, perhaps you might be interested in learning about a Child Maintenance Trust. According to the National Centre for Social and Economic...
by admin | Nov 16, 2021 | Economics, Family, Housing, Interest Rates, Lifestyle
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020 and Australians everywhere were forced to stop work and stay at home, the big banks reached out to affected customers offering to suspend their loan repayments and provide some much-needed financial relief. So great was the...
by admin | Nov 16, 2021 | Family, First Home, Housing, Interest Rates
Buying a new home is undoubtedly one of the most exciting time in our lives. But, on the other hand, a mortgage application can be a stressful process as you dive into a world of unknowns. Let’s look at five factors that may negatively affect your chance of being...
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