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Cyber Fraud + Tax. What you need to know.
Cyber Fraud + Tax. What you need to know. From fake Tax Office “delayed return” or “proof of identity” emails to telephone calls conveying similar requests, taxpayers have had to keep their guard up. So how can individuals and businesses protect themselves from online fraud and crime? Why are cyber scams on the rise? Scams have always been around in some form or another, […]
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Got your car log book ready?
Got your car log book ready? When claiming for work-related car expenses, many taxpayers miss out on maximising their claim due to inadequate record keeping. But also, failing to maintain a valid car log book can cost taxpayers dearly in a Tax Office audit. The car log book is an important piece of tax substantiation for those who use their vehicle […]
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How compound interest works for – and against you
How compound interest works for – and against you There’s a quote often misattributed to Albert Einstein that compound interest is the “eighth wonder of the world”. While savings accounts may not stack up to the beauty of the pyramids, the amount of power compound interest can have over your financial life shouldn’t be underestimated. In fact, compound interest is one of the fundamental […]
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The home owner’s dilemma – pay down the mortgage, or invest?
The home owner’s dilemma – pay down the mortgage, or invest? Owning a home is still the great Australian dream, but for many mortgage holders there’s a question lingering in the back of their minds – could they be earning more money if they invest in shares? The answer isn’t exactly a science, but there are some principles savvy investors can follow. The goal of any […]
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Can dollar cost averaging really reduce investing risk?
Can dollar cost averaging really reduce investing risk? For many investors a windfall can financially turn their lives around. But investing that money wisely can be a daunting prospect – there are almost too many questions to answer. The theory of dollar-cost averaging can help relieve some of those fears. But is using money to regularly invest over a longer period of time […]
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