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SMSFs on ATO’s radar in cryptocurrency review

As part of its review of transaction information from cryptocurrency service providers, the ATO has said that it will be using this data to ensure that SMSF trustees or members who invest in cryptocurrency are complying with their obligations. In an online update, the ATO stated that it has […]
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Limited recourse borrowing arrangements – LRBAs

Transfer of loan amounts flagged as vital compliance step for LRBAs
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What a financial planner does to help.

Updated research from Vanguard confirms what previous research found concerning the average value added to clients' long-term wealth by a financial planner.
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Goodbye to ad-hoc portfolios

Investment portfolios are often built in an ad-hoc fashion with too little thought given to taking a co-ordinated approach to investing.
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Wanted: More voluntary super contributions

Are you contributing enough to super? Recent research highlights the reality that most members of large super funds do not make voluntary contributions.
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Australia by the numbers – May Update

An up-to-date snapshot of Australia's vital statistics. Please click on the following link to see all this interesting information. The areas covered are: Overview Markets GDP Labour Prices Money Trade Government Business Consumer Housing Taxes Climate Access all this data here. tradingeconomics.com
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Federal Budget 2019 – Overview

The Government’s economic plan and this Budget are building a stronger economy and securing a better future for all Australians. This Budget and our economic plan are: Returning the budget to surplus Delivering more jobs Providing lower taxes Guaranteeing essential services like Medicare, schools, hospitals and roads
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How the 2019 Federal Budget affects you

The following links take you to that section of the 2019 Budget that affects you most.
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The problem with getting to 53 years of age.

Here's some food for thought and another reason why getting professional help from a financial planner is worth serious consideration.
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Paying for health care in retirement

In retirement, an Australian couple needs from $4,700 to $9,400 a year to pay for health care , according to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia, and the average cost of private health insurance rose 4.8 per cent in 2017, far outpacing inflation.
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Personal super contributions and the 10% test

With Labor threatening to reinstate the 10 per cent test if elected, SMSF clients may want to make the most of their ability to claim deductions for personal contributions this financial year, says a technical expert.
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What investors can expect as key moves affecting markets await

Investors saw increased market volatility and uncertainty at the end of 2018, largely because of a changing investment landscape and slowing global economy.
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