Independent Financial Adviser

Independent Financial Adviser

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ATO focus on rental properties Rental property owners are now one of the ATO’s top targets after it found nine out of ten tax returns reporting rental income and deductions contained at least one error.i

The tax office estimates it’s missing out on around $1.5 billion due to over-claiming of rental property expenses and omission of rental income. Read more
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Fund my business: 6 ways to get started Discover options for getting a new business funded so that your fledgling organisation can get the best possible start in life.

Before you can start generating revenue, you may need to spend money first. Depending on your business model that could be very little, but in some cases it could be significant.

No matter what investment is required up front, there are a few key options of where it could come from.

Here are five different potential sources of funding for your business, as well as their benefits and drawbacks. Read more
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How to turbocharge your investment returns If you’d invested $10,000 into the whole Australian share market back in 2002, your initial investment amount would have grown to almost $50,000 by 30 June 2022. Read more
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How much super do I need to retire? Working out how much you need to save for retirement is a question that keeps many pre-retirees awake at night. Recent market volatility and fluctuating superannuation balances have only added to the uncertainty. Read more
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Discover the real cost of selling your property Marketing campaigns, agent commission, taxes... there's a lot to consider when it comes to the cost of selling your home. We've laid out the main expenses for you, so you can stay on track, and on budget. Read more