Deciding when to retire is a big decision and even more difficult if you are concerned about your retirement income. The average age of Australia’s 4.2 million [...]

The many unpredictable events of 2024 could easily have been disastrous for investment markets. Instead, we saw remarkable resilience and growth despite occasional volatility as investors reacted [...]

The ATO has issued a warning to trustees of SMSFs about sloppy valuation practices. ATO data analysis has revealed that over 16,500 self managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) [...]

The Fringe Benefits Tax year (FBT) ends on 31 March. We explore the problem areas likely to attract the ATO’s attention.    Electric vehicles causing sparks  In late [...]

As the end of financial year gets closer, some investors are thinking about the most effective ways to boost their super balance, particularly with an increase in [...]

From 1 July 2021, the maximum number of members a Self Managed Super Fund can have increased from four to six. Why would you have a fund with six [...]

Countries that have experienced the worst of the pandemic give Australian businesses an insight into what to expect in a post-lockdown environment.    Australia, like New Zealand, has [...]

As the new financial year gets underway, there are some big changes to superannuation that could add up to a welcome lift in your retirement savings. Some, [...]