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In late 2022, the government announced some fairly significant changes to the income test threshold for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card.
According to research by the Commonwealth Bank (CBA) (September 2022), 60% of Australians reported having personally been a victim of a scam, or knew someone who had, and 57% of Australians reported becoming more concerned about scams over the last 12 months.
In this month's market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for February 2023.
Found yourself separated and suddenly single later in life? There are steps you can take now to boost your super and ensure your divorce doesn’t derail your financial future.
Following the recent announcement by the ATO, employees who claim the fixed rate work from home method are being advised to keep strict records of their hours.
Charities must meet ACNC obligations to remain registered.
From 1 July, NFPs that self-assess income-tax exemption and have an active Australian business number will be required to lodge an annual self-review return.
The big impact on millions of Australians of recent data breaches and the findings of the Notifiable Data Breaches Report: January to June 2022 stresses a need for organisations to have robust information-handling practices and an up-to-date data-breach response plan.
In this month's market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for January 2023.
While self-managed super funds have long been the preserve of older Australians with time on their hands and large superannuation balances, new data suggests that younger Australians are increasingly choosing to take direct control of their superannuation savings.
It's always a good idea to regularly check in on your financial position, whether there's been a significant change in your financial situation or not. And for those who find themselves with spare funds, it often raises the question, "Should I pay down my home loan or invest these funds elsewhere?".
What exactly is a recession and is it all bad news for local share market investors?
Recent research has shown that millennials consider property investment the most appealing investment option, followed by the stock market.
In this month's market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for December 2022.
In this month's market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for November 2022.
Many business owners make the mistake of ignoring superannuation in preference for re-investing spare funds in their business, hoping they can then sell at a premium when it comes time to retire.
One of the more popular changes to the superannuation laws in recent years has been the ability to make downsizer contributions.
In this month's market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for October 2022.
To downsize or not to downsize is the question facing many home-owning Australians in the lead up to or in their retirement years.
Buying a home is one of the most significant decisions a person makes. In a modern landscape where the ratio of homeowners to renters decreases, the emphasis on making an informed financial decision like buying a home is amplified.
If you are a Company Director and you haven’t yet applied for a director ID, your deadline to apply is 30 November 2022.
In this month's market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for September 2022.
At the beginning of 2022 the Australian economy appeared to be sliding into recession, dragged down by higher interest rates and even higher inflation levels.
The Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General has proposed amendments to the Associations Incorporation Regulation 1999 and the Collections Regulation 2008.
ACNC-registered charities that conduct fundraising in Queensland are from now on required to report information about their fundraising activities only in their annual information statements.
Given the changing landscape and difficulty many NFPs have in securing regular funding and donations, the ATO is seeing more of them undertake commercial activities to generate income.
The ATO has reminded Directors of NFP organisations and clubs registered with the Australian Securities & Investments Commission to get IDs.
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission is urging charities to consult its website for practical guidance and tips to simplify the filing of annual information statements.
In this month's market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for August 2022.
While retirement should be the best years of your life, many Australians make simple, avoidable mistakes with their finances that can leave them dependent on the age pension and without the funds to really enjoy life.
Australians love to invest in property. And what’s not to love? It’s tangible, offers diversification and tax benefits, and can provide you with a good income and strong capital growth.
In this month's market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for July 2022.
Making superannuation contributions is historically connected to employment. Broadly speaking, it represents savings by employees and the self-employed for their eventual retirement from work.
With Australian households being one of the most indebted in the world, this article explains six key steps to quickly get your cash flow back in the black.
This article looks at the history of home loans from the 1970’s to 2022, detailing the rise of inflation and consequent interest rate spikes.
The ATO can make company directors personally liable for unpaid GST, PAYG and superannuation.
Law changes are being introduced to reduce red tape and improve internal governance for Queensland’s 23,300 incorporated associations, including 3750 registered as charities.
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission is urging directors, report preparers, and auditors to assess whether financial reports provide useful and meaningful information.
The Australian Accounting Standards Board has developed a new simplified-disclosure standard to replace reduced-disclosure requirements.
The ACNC has reviewed registered charities to ensure that their records are accurate and only eligible charities are listed.
The latest Australian Charities Report details Australian charities’ contribution to the economy and communities.
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission governance standards is a set of core principles dealing with how a charity should be run. Charities must meet the standards to be registered and remain registered with the ACNC.
In this month's market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for June 2022.
According to an ASX Australian Investor Study completed in 2020, women make up 42% of Australian investors.
While we understand banks charge interest on their home loans, exactly what determines the rate?
In this month's market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for May 2022.
For most Australians the largest financial commitment ever undertaken is their home mortgage.
Several key super changes which may impact your ability to contribute to your SMSF, are set to take effect from 1 July 2022.
In this month's market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for April 2022.
A common strategy to reduce potential tax in the event your super is paid as a death benefit is a withdrawal and recontribution strategy.
Superannuation statements. Boring, right? But if, like many people, you toss your annual super statement in a drawer or hit delete, you could be depriving yourself of many thousands of dollars just when you need it.
Thresholds for determining a charity’s size are changing, and thousands of charities will see their reporting obligations reduced.
Thousands of Australia’s registered charities will enjoy greater flexibility when staging meetings – as well as signing and executing documents – through recent amendments to federal legislation.
The word ‘inflation’ doesn’t only dominate business news headlines, but finds its way into general news reports too. So, what is inflation and how does it affect you?
Life gets so busy and the months soon roll into years when suddenly you find that your finances are off track and you’re nowhere near achieving your goals.
We take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for March 2022.
Over the past 30 years, Australians' household debt has increased. According to the Reserve Bank of Australia, our household debt-to-income ratio has risen from 70 per cent in the early 1990s to around 190 per cent today.
If the ins and outs of superannuation leave you confused, the answers to these frequently asked questions will help you understand the
basics.
Anyone with a local connection to Australia including businesses, associations and individuals is now able to register a new category of domain name.
Last night, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg delivered the final Federal Budget before the next election. So what does the 2022-23 Budget announcement mean for you, your family and your community?