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How to fund a child's education

How to fund a child's education

Accumulating funds in a child’s name is generally not suitable as the unearned income of a minor is taxed at the top marginal tax rate.

SMSFs and your retirement horizon

SMSFs and your retirement horizon

Here we look at what to consider when deciding on the right mix of investments for your SMSF as you countdown the years to retirement.

Is it better to buy an investment property or home first?

Is it better to buy an investment property or home first?

Its worth knowing some more about both options to ensure you’re making a well informed decision.

Tax Differences: Property vs Shares

Tax Differences: Property vs Shares

This prompted me to think about the relative pros and cons of property and share investment in terms of tax.

Guide to superannuation and contributions

Guide to superannuation and contributions

In this Guide you will find more information about contributing to superannuation, including information for those saving for a first home, on lower incomes or who are self-employed.

End of Financial Year Tax tips and return checklist

End of Financial Year Tax tips and return checklist

An overview of the types of tax offset and deductions you may be entitled to claim plus some handy tax tips and hints.

Investment Bonds - An Alternative to Super

Investment Bonds - An Alternative to Super

Given changes to the amounts we can contribute to superannuation as of 1 July 2017, high income earners (those earning over $250kpa) may well benefit from considering investment bonds as an alternative.