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How To Spend More To Save More
Did you know that many manufacturers have been using techniques to deliberately reduce the life of a product to increase its replacement rate and sell you the same thing again? It’s called planned obsolescence.
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Could Your Home Deposit Be Helped By Your Super?
It’s no secret that saving for a house is tough. Raising the money for a deposit can seem to take forever, even if you’re consistent with your savings plan. Want some good news? There’s a new way to save, and it’s called the Government’s new First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS).
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Who Is The Boss Of Your Super?
It’s tempting not to think too much about your super when retirement is still a long way off. After all, it’s growing just fine by itself … right? But the reality is, if you don’t take control now, you might be left with less than what you need when it’s time to put it to use.
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Superannuation And Separation: Who Keeps The Money?
A superannuation agreement can be put in place before, during or after your relationship, as part of a broader ‘binding financial agreement’. This agreement can specify how super is to be split upon separation or divorce.
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Online Accommodation Rentals To Be Targeted By ATO
Australia has seen a huge surge in property owners renting their house or rooms out via the likes of the hugely popular Airbnb app. As a result, the ATO are now going to gain access to data match these online platforms.
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Rental Bond Data Matching By The ATO
The ATO is expanding its data matching program to include rental property bond data dating back to 20 September 1985 (the introduction of the CGT regime).
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Property Investment for Small Business Owners
In small business, a key asset protection strategy is to set up an investment trust outside of your main trading trust.
This investment trust is what buys your investment property.
You need to do this because you cannot have it in your name as the director of the company who is running the business. This is far too risky in a litigious society.
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Ensuring Your Pets Are Cared For After You Die
Don't let your beloved pets end up in a homeless shelter. Take action now to make sure that after your death, your pets will be safe and loved.
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