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2011 Census – what was the make up of your area?
The following link is a handy ABS tool if you want to see the demographic make-up of the area you lived as recorded in the 2011 Census. 2016 Census information starts becoming available from June 2017.
ATO set to release guidance targeted for SMSF clients
In the coming weeks, the ATO will be distributing letters and guidance notes designed to help practitioners explain issues relating to the superannuation reforms to clients, says a technical expert.
Life’s financial turning points: good and not-so-good
The marriage and divorce statistics for 2015 sadly suggest that 43 per cent of Australian marriages may end in divorce. Significantly, this number-crunching does not include separations of de facto couples.
Global economy synchronised and thriving
The global economy has maintained steady growth in the second quarter of 2017, providing a solid foundation for risk assets such as equities and corporate credit which further encourages investors to build a diversified portfolio, according to JP Morgan.
Almost the world’s best for retirees
What are the best countries for a comfortable retirement? What countries have the best retirement-income systems? It seems the answers to these questions are rather positive for Australian retirees.
Fit for purpose? The super story so far…
We’ve come a long way since the mandatory superannuation guarantee was introduced in the early 1990s.
Dollar-cost averaging for millennial investors
It's hardly surprisingly that a personal finance article in Forbes magazine places the classic and straightforward investment practice of dollar-cost averaging high among a list of tips to help millennials become better, more disciplined investors in 2017.
Some financial terms explained
Below are four important financial terms. They are Transition to Retirement; Pension Phase; Allocated Pensions; and Estate Planning.
Government pushes forward with multinational tax measures
The Australian government has introduced legislation to Parliament to implement a new string of tax measures to prevent multinationals from profit shifting.