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People on digital devices
Media curation in the digital age Let’s be honest, the number of folks who still read their favourite broadsheet over a morning coffee and croissant is dwindling. Most of us these days engage with our financial news on some sort of touchscreen device, with the content often suggested to us by applications and online news feeds. Read more
Blue car, tax deductions
Car expenses on the ATO radar With almost 4 million Australians making work-related car expense claims, the Australian Tax Office has the practice in its headlights. Read more
Financial goals chart
Don’t short-change your medium-term goals When it comes to setting financial priorities, medium-term goals often suffer from middle child syndrome, not taken as seriously as the oldest or indulged as much as the youngest.

The serious long-term goal of saving for retirement gets lots of attention, and rightly so. It’s super important. And next year’s trip to Bali will be so much fun, even if it does drain all your savings. Read more
Decoding real estate agent speak First-home buyers (and even second- and third-home buyers) are often baffled by the jargon used by real estate industry professionals. This can result in expensive misunderstandings unless you take the time to learn the lingo.

Here are some frequently misunderstood terms and concepts you should familiarise yourself with before you begin searching for your dream home. Read more
Website and tax
Tax and your website: What can you claim? Most small businesses and independent contractors have a website these days. If you are planning to launch a new website or refreshing an existing one, it’s important to understand the tax implications. As with all things tax, it’s not always easy. Read more