A millennial’s primer to all things superannuation

It’s never too early to start thinking about your Super – here are the basics of Australian superannuation.   Over the past decade, Australian millennials like yourself have been getting involved with superannuation. From…

How to Set Financial Goals

Do you feel like no matter what you try, you’re not making a dent in your debt? Or after years of working your butt off, you don’t have very much to show for it? Maybe your budget never works out the way you hope. Here’s the thing:…

New Year resolutions for small businesses

As New Year resolution time rolls around spare a thought for your business, because every business can benefit from a few resolutions of its own. Here are a few ideas that any business can build some New Year resolutions around. Make sure…

21 Budgeting Hacks You’ll Wish You’d Known Sooner

If you're the type who always ends up with $5 in your account just before payday and has no idea how that happened, you may be in need of some budgeting assistance. Being a millennial can be financially complicated; our generation has high…

Both tax and SMSF audits on still on ATO’s radar, but some leniency given

While the ATO has lately been focusing on the rollout of stimulus measures, it has also flagged that audit work is not off the table completely. In late July, when the ATO fronted a parliamentary Senate Select Committee on COVID-19, its representative…

ATO to allow extended time for minimum yearly repayments on Div 7A loans

In these COVID-19 times, concerns about Div 7A applying are understandable. Some borrowers are facing circumstances beyond their control, and even making the minimum yearly repayments required under complying loan agreements may be out of reach. The…

ATO’s cyber safety checklist

ATO’s cyber safety checklist Scammers never seem to rest, with even the lastest JobKeeper iteration coming in for some scam treatment. In a new update the ATO reports that it is receiving reports of email scams about JobKeeper and backing…

Health Insurance for Young Adults - Do You Need It?

During your twenties you will probably experience your first taste of financial freedom. It could be a good time to take out health cover as you start your career and possibly move out of home. Here’s what you need to know. Are…

Setting Financial Goals for Your Future

Setting short-term, mid-term, and long-term financial goals is an important step toward becoming financially secure. If you aren’t working toward anything specific, you’re likely to spend more than you should. You’ll then come up short…