Making tax-deductible contributions to super now easier
The removal of the ‘10% rule’ as part of the new changes made to superannuation from 1 July 2017 has made it much easier for individuals to make tax deducti
By Adam Camac | |The removal of the ‘10% rule’ as part of the new changes made to superannuation from 1 July 2017 has made it much easier for individuals to make tax deducti
By Adam Camac | |The Australian Dollar moved higher by 3.25% against the US Dollar through June as key commodities such as Iron ore rebounded (after a sharp correction through M
By Adam Camac | |With the new financial year, the changes to superannuation concessional (before-tax) contributions come into effect. This sees the cap reduced from $35,000 for
By Adam Camac | |As a nation, both our level of savings, as well as our level of investment, are higher than many other developed countries’1. But over the last five years the
By Adam Hurwood | |The main themes driving markets in May were the release of the Commonwealth budget in Australia, as well as the election in France and stable economic data glob
By Adam Camac | |Article from insights.bt.com.au The win/win Negotiation is a process where two or more parties with different needs and goals discuss an issue to find a
By Adam Hurwood | |- The major themes driving markets in April continued to be President Trump's bold stimulus promises, the prospect of higher US interest rates and the political
By Adam Camac | |The federal budget was delivered on Tuesday night, with the government announcing fewer 'big ticket' changes this year. While housing affordability has been a
By Jeff Little | |With Australians living more active and longer lives, the concept and expectations of retirement living is much different to what it was in past generations. Fo
By Janik Hrabovcak | |Gone are the days of the two-week RG146 course to become a qualified financial adviser in Australia. Financial planners and advisers nationwide will be subject
By Adam Hurwood | |- Global economic data through February shows promising signs for positive improvements to global economies. Markets across the board moved higher as consumer a
By Adam Camac | |Nobody likes to think about their own demise. If you are one of the many Australians who does not have a current Will, your family could be left financially vul
By Adam Hurwood | |From 1 July 2017, the Government will lower the annual non-concessional (after tax) contributions cap to $100,000 and will introduce a new constraint such that
By | |- January provided a mixed bag of results for financial markets, with strong economic data in Europe and the US, in addition to heightened geopolitical risks an
By Adam Camac | |• Australian shares rebounded solidly in November (2.3%) after a disappointing October. Strong commodity price gains for coal, iron ore and oil propelled Ener
By Adam Hurwood | |Assets tests and the aged pension: do new rules affect you? If you need to live in residential aged care it's likely you will need to pay aged care fees to cove
By Adam Hurwood | |- Following on from November, Australian shares continued its rally with broad gains (+3%) across the sectors on the back of stronger iron ore and oil prices, a
By Adam Camac | |• The lead up to the US Presidential election was a key focus area for investors during October, along with central bank policies. Most asset classes declined
By Adam Hurwood | |Expectations from BT Investment Management The election of Donald Trump to the presidency creates a great deal of uncertainty over both the economic and policy
By Adam Hurwood | |Being made redundant can be a shock. Even if you are prepared, it is common to have feelings of fear about the unknown. How will you survive financially? Will y
By Adam Hurwood | |