The 2021-22 Federal Budget was recently delivered on 11 May 2021 by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. This year’s Budget papers have provided us with key information on Australia’s current and forecast economic and fiscal position (including expenditure and revenue) and the Government’s policy priorities (and accompanying proposed...
The contributions caps limit the amount that can be contributed to super. In this article, we provide details on the future indexation of the contributions caps (concessional and non-concessional). Written and accurate as at: Mar 15, 2021 Current Stats & Facts When it comes to building and...
A number of variables influence the insurance premiums payable on a personal insurance policy. In this article, we cover one such variable, insurance premium style and the options available. Written and accurate as at: Feb 11, 2021 When it comes to wealth accumulation and the management of certain lifetime...
The traditional festive holiday season is likely to be a little different this year, but one thing is likely to remain the same – the temptation to spend and the post-Christmas budget hangover. Last year Australians spent about $1000 each for Christmas on presents, decorations, travel...
The unprecedented challenge of COVID-19 has left us feeling uncertain and overwhelmed. Eureka Whittaker Macnaught are here to help you navigate through the seemingly constant changes and review the financial support and government schemes that may be available to you so that you feel confident,...
Building a bridge to recovery In what has been billed as one of the most important budgets since the Great Depression, and the first since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic dragged Australia into its first recession in almost 30 years, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the...
Worried about running out of money in old age? We talk to retirement expert and women’s advocate Nicolette Rubinsztein about what women can do now to help their long term financial security. Inform: Is financial literacy a women’s issue? Nicolette Rubinsztein: When looking at financial literacy, women...
For many people, super is one of the best ways to grow your wealth, as it provides significant tax concessions to help you save for retirement. What is super? Superannuation is a specialised type of investment designed to help you accumulate a significant level of savings...
Insuring your car, home or other possessions makes sense. So why do so few of us insure ourselves? If illness or injury stopped you from working for an extended period, could you keep paying your bills? Personal risk insurance gives you peace of mind that...
There is plenty of advice out there about why you should save for your future, but little that explains exactly how. One of the problems when discussing wealth creation and retirement planning is that it usually involves words rather than numbers. People say they want to...
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