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Self worth = net worth
Self worth = net worth How to build confidence and change your financial direction At the start of the year, many people reassess their finances in preparation for the year ahead. This inevitably involves a review of income sources. For many people, this is a bit of a sore spot as it can cause doubt or regret about career choices. […]
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Australian growth resilient in tough times
Australian growth resilient in tough times ‘Resilient’ is perhaps the best way to sum up Australia’s economic performance over the past 12 months. That was the word used by Standard and Poor’s director of sovereign ratings, Craig Michaels, when confirming Australia’s AAA credit rating in mid-June.Australia’s strong performance is even more remarkable in a year characterised by ongoing uncertainty and volatility […]
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Claiming business website development costs
Claiming business website development costs Most businesses have an online presence – whether to advertise their business or allow customers to purchase goods or services. Websites vary in costs and complexity – from a simple “skin” to a retail site that you may have engaged a web developer to design and set up. It’s just as well then that the […]
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End of Financial Year Checklist
End of Financial Year Checklist Planning for the end of the financial year is a little harder this year, with a federal election just days later which could result in sweeping changes to superannuation, negative gearing and business taxation. All the more reason to get on the front foot to make the most of the current tax arrangements while you […]
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Understanding limited recourse borrowing arrangements
Understanding limited recourse borrowing arrangements A self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF), generally speaking, is not able to borrow to acquire assets. The rationale is that superannuation is meant to be a relatively conservative investment vehicle, and borrowing can put the fund at risk An example of this risk at work was seen during the global financial crisis (GFC) through margin lending […]
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