While much of investors’ attention is naturally aimed towards the impact on mortgage repayments, higher rates are opening massive opportunities for retirees in term deposits, bonds and lower-risk assets, says the director of a leading wealth management firm.
It’s not just SMSF trustees that may be caught under the tax alert issued last week in regards to property and arms’ length dealings, warns a specialist SMSF legal expert.
A growing number of Australians are downsizing their home to fund their retirement. Here's the latest data from the ATO on use of the downsizer measure.
Australia has a relatively high level of financial literacy when ranked globally. In
a study of 140 economies, Australia ranked in the top 10 countries for financial
literacy.
As a business, you may consider installing video surveillance on your premises to discourage theft or ensure the safety of your customers and personnel. However, your business may suffer significant legal implications if you do not adhere to legal requirements around filming or recording customers that enter your store.
Every end of financial year (EOFY) season involves a rush by Australians wanting to get their tax returns completed. Increasingly, though, this period is seen as an opportunity for bad people to take advantage of us.