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Chopping block - franking credits
Franking credits on the chopping board What started as an issue few people understood and even fewer cared about has suddenly become a flashpoint for self-funded retirees as we head into a federal election. Yes, we’re talking about cash refunds of franking credits. Read more
Budget
Federal Budget 2019-20 Analysis Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has delivered a ‘back in the black’ Budget aimed squarely at voters, stressing the Morrison Government’s commitment to financial discipline and low taxes.

As expected, the Treasurer signaled sweeping tax cuts and major infrastructure spending if the Coalition wins the upcoming federal election widely expected to be held in May. Read more
Tax planning
How to make tax time less taxing Tax time comes around with alarming regularity, so why is it that we tend to wait till the 11th hour to get all our affairs in order?

Good tax planning is about more than simply maximising deductions. It enables you to focus on the big picture so you can arrange your business and personal affairs in the most tax-effective way, make the most of our services and tax updates throughout the year. Read more
Love and money - couple
Navigating love and money Money makes the world go around. But when it comes to relationships, it can sometimes stop them in their tracks.

Navigating love and money can be tricky, but it’s simpler when you learn to communicate about finances in an open and transparent manner. Sometimes easier said than done, we know, but with a few simple tools you could end up reaching your mutual goals sooner and finding more fulfilment in your relationship. Read more
Curve in the road
How to keep ahead of the yield curve US Interest rates have been making headlines in recent months, but do they really matter to Australian investors? The short answer is they do, a lot.

Changes in US interest rate settings have made a big impact on investment returns from bonds and shares over the past year, while uncertainty about the future direction of interest rates is also weighing heavily on markets. Read more