10 Essential Tips for Living a Purposeful and Fulfilling Life

10 October

In today’s fast-paced world, many people are in search of deeper meaning and lasting happiness. While success is often equated with material wealth or career achievements, true fulfilment goes beyond external accomplishments.  It’s about...[Read More]

Top 10 Concerns of Business Owners: What’s Keeping Entrepreneurs Awake at Night?

10 October

Running a business can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with challenges that can keep even the most seasoned entrepreneur up at night. Whether you’re leading a startup or managing a well-established business, certain concerns tend to...[Read More]

Five emotional stages of retirement and useful tips to prepare for them

10 October

Retirement is a significant milestone in anyone’s life, often accompanied by a wide range of emotions. While retirement is considered a time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labour, it can also be challenging to navigate the emotional roller...[Read More]

Spring brings brighter outlook as rate hike fears fade

10 October

Consumers can see light at the end of the tunnel as fears of further interest rate hikes fade. As signs of improving consumer and business confidence emerged, minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia’s last meeting confirmed the case to lift...[Read More]

myGovID is changing to myID

10 October

Find out about the new name, what’s changing and how it affects you. Soon, myGovID will be changing to myID. The app will have a new name and new look, but you’ll continue to use it in the same way.   What you need to...[Read More]

Prosperity and climate action can go hand-in-hand

10 October

Protecting nature and combating climate change need not come at the expense of Australia’s prosperity, a global summit has been told. Climate change, energy, environment and water department secretary David Fredericks says his department is...[Read More]

Mastering the Art of Asking for a Pay Rise: Timing, Preparation, and Confidence

3 October

Asking for a pay rise can be a daunting task, but it’s an important conversation to have if you believe your contributions to the company merit greater financial recognition.  Approaching the conversation with preparation and confidence can...[Read More]

Property tax concession change talk sparks uncertainty

3 October

Property investors are anxiously awaiting any potential changes to tax breaks after a week of mixed messages on negative gearing and capital gains tax. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has repeatedly insisted Labor has no plans to touch the tax...[Read More]

Generation dread: Aussies unprepared for money shocks

3 October

Less than a quarter of Australians are satisfied with their financial position, with younger generations increasingly relying on grandparents for support. Research conducted by investment group MLC found 70 per cent of people said financial...[Read More]

Retail sales to show economy continues to sputter along

3 October

Retail sales figures should show the Australian economy continues to “muddle along” without setting off too many alarm bells about an imminent recession or inflation kicking off again. Economists expect the Australian Bureau of Statistics on...[Read More]

Planning to engage a new registered tax agent?

2 October

Learn what you can do to be well prepared before engaging a new registered agent. Are you planning to engage a new registered agent or change the authorisations you’ve given your existing agent? You’ll need to nominate them in...[Read More]

Top 10 legal concerns: why seeking professional legal advice is essential

26 September

When navigating personal or business matters, legal questions often arise with significant implications.  Seeking proper legal advice ensures that you avoid costly mistakes and operate within the confines of the law.    Here are the top 10 legal...[Read More]

Power subsidies and cheaper petrol drive down inflation

26 September

A drop in inflation has been welcomed as a small respite for struggling shoppers but households are being warned prices are set to bounce around and not come down in a straight line. Inflation cooled to 2.7 per cent in the 12 months to August, down...[Read More]

Slight reprieve as inflation cools to 2.7 per cent

26 September

Australians have been gifted a slight reprieve, with inflation moderating to 2.7 per cent as price pressures hurt shoppers at the checkout. The drop in the inflation figure spanning the 12 months to August was spurred by a decrease in transport...[Read More]

PM bats back questions over curbing property tax breaks

26 September

The prime minister has swatted away questions about curbing property tax breaks after reports of secret modelling. The federal government has sought advice from Treasury on scaling back negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions, according...[Read More]