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12 October 2021

If you have a subscription service such as TaxFitness that allows you to use newsletter content to send to your own clients, there is a very easy method to import the content into your own MailChimp account. If you don’t have a free Mailchimp account, sign up with Mailchimp here, otherwise proceed to step 1.…

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What are the Pandora Papers?

5 October 2021

The Pandora Papers are 11.9 million financial records (2.94 terabytes) of shell companies and trusts leaked online from around the world. The records were shared online by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICCIJ). The leak opens our eyes to where the world’s politicians and super-rich keep their money. It turns out, tax avoidance through…

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Sell your house yourself and save $10,000

28 September 2021

The average engagement fee for a real estate agent to sell a property is $15,000. The pros of using a real estate agent are: Reach more potential buyers. Get the best offer from interested parties. Industry knowledge and advice e.g., know what your house is worth and how to get the most out of the…

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Oversupply, the evil twin of demand

21 September 2021

In the good times when there is a huge demand for a particular resource, it’s human nature to get the sense that demand is limitless. But economic principles and history show us that this is never the case. When demand is strong, we tend to ramp up production and everyone gets in on it. And then,…

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A short history of the banknote

14 September 2021

The banknote, bill or ‘paper money’ is a piece of paper created by a licensed authority such as a bank and used for the exchange of goods and services. As a rule, national banknotes are legal tender. In other words, the court of the country has recognised the banknotes as payment. The first banknote was…

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Managing personal debt when you’re young

7 September 2021

  There are so many options for credit these days, it’s almost impossible for young people to stay out of debt. You are financially vulnerable between the age of 18 and 25 and credit companies take full advantage. Companies target young people with the aim of getting them into as much debt as quickly as…

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Financial support during disasters and pandemics like COVID-19

31 August 2021

Life is challenging enough without the extra burden of disaster and pandemics such as COVID-19 or bushfires. Here are some tips and resources to help you take control of your finances when your life is turned upside down. Watch out for scams – Unfortunately, when we are vulnerable, scammers and criminals see opportunity.  Be particularly…

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Taking control of personal income tax

24 August 2021

Income tax is money paid to the federal government based on the amount of money you earn in a financial year less the expenses your incurred to earn that money. This is called taxable income.  Assessable income – allowable deductions = taxable income. The more you earn, the higher your tax rate. The Australian Tax…

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The real cost of buying cheap

10 August 2021

A decision we all must make. Do I buy a 20-year-old car for $5,000 or a new car for $25,000 with free servicing and a 7-year warranty?  Do I go with a cheap do it yourself kitchen or spend the money and choose premium materials, finishes and workmanship? To help us decide it’s important to…

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Personal finance strategies by age

3 August 2021

Your financial strategy should change as you age. Here is a general guidline for each stage of your life. Earn, growth Invest and save in your 20’s Your twenties should be focused on: earning money. investing in a long-term diversified growth portfolio. Earn, growth invest, leverage and reduce in your 30’s Your thirties should be…

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