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Deeming freeze a win for Age Pensioners
Why the decision to keep deeming rates on hold may be a window for interest rates.
Downsizer contributions can be time critical
With the expansion of the downsizer contribution, the timing of when it is used can affect how to use non-concessional contributions.
Plan now to take advantage of stage 3 tax cuts
With the stage three tax cuts set to be implemented in around six weeks, opportunities for tax-saving strategies should be considered soon.
Winners & Losers
Jim Chalmers has handed down the government's third budget, with a $300 power bill boon for every Australian household, but the purse strings kept tight on other measures.
Federal Budget 2024
Four main components of this year's Federal Budget can be seen by using the following links.
Budget breakdown – Federal Government Analysis
The 2024 Federal Budget is broken down into these five PDFs. Click on each to read more.
Getting to a higher level of financial literacy in Australia
The practical benefits of improving financial literacy.
ATO warns trustees about increasing crypto scams
SMSF trustees are being warned to be on the lookout for crypto investment scams.
ACCC scam report
Australians made more than 600,000 reports about scams in 2023 — about 18 per cent more than in 2022.(ABC News: Evan Young/Canva)