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Diversity - coffees
Building wealth in diversity What a difference a year makes. In recent months, Australian shares hit a record high, the Aussie dollar dipped to levels not seen since the GFC and interest rates were cut to historic lows.

Towards the end of 2018, shares were in the doldrums and while experts agreed the Aussie dollar would go lower most tipped the next move in interest rates would be up.

All of which goes to show that when it comes to predicting financial markets, the only sure thing is uncertainty. There’s no avoiding market risk, but it does need to be managed if you want to build enough wealth to live comfortably in retirement and achieve other life goals along the way. Read more
Carving pie
Carving up your GST Apportioning your GST obligations
For many small businesses, reporting the GST you collect after issuing tax invoices to customers can be a headache. But there is a way to save time and make the bookkeeping process a bit easier – if you meet the ATO’s eligibility criteria. Read more
Retirement, couple
Pensions to rise as deeming rates fall It’s been a long time coming, but up to 630,000 retirees could soon enjoy a small but welcome increase in their Age Pension payments following a cut in deeming rates used for the pension income test.i Read more
Side hustle, woman working
What you need to know if you have a side hustle Whether it’s to pursue a passion or to make a little extra money, more Australians than ever now have a side hustle.

But while freelancing, moonlighting and pursuing passion projects can be a great way to add value to your life, they can sometimes complicate how you go about managing both your time and finances. Read more
Neighbourhood, houses
Postives and negatvies of gearing Negatively gearing an investment property is viewed by many Australians as a tax effective way to get ahead. Read more