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Win the investment race (by navigating risk)
Win the investment race (by navigating risk) No sensible person would take risks with their hard-earned cash for the sake of it, but the paradox of investing is that there’s no avoiding risk if you want to achieve financial security. Risk vs volatility Investing is an inherently risky business, but perhaps not in the way you think. While it’s common to hear […]
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Is it tax deductible to give your clients Christmas or thank-you gifts?
Is it tax deductible to give your clients Christmas or thank-you gifts? At this time of the year it is common to provide gifts to existing clients and customers as an act of goodwill and as a thank you for their custom and support of your business. As the gift is an expense to your business it is generally considered to be a tax deduction. The ATO […]
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How psychology shapes our financial health
How psychology shapes our financial health For many school children of a certain vintage, the wisest investment of their youth was made for them. Buried away in their time capsule, some will still have a battered old bankbook, into which a small amount was regularly deposited. Come the final day of Grade 6, a wide-eyed kid might find a few hundred […]
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Increasing the impact of your donations
Increasing the impact of your donations As we reach the end of financial year, we have the opportunity to rethink our approach to donating. As we reexamine our financial positions and think about tax time, giving to a worthy cause makes a lot of sense. Just like there are ways to make sure that you make the most of available deductions, […]
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June 30: Tips for getting your financial house in order
June 30: Tips for getting your financial house in order Time is running out to get your financial house in order before June 30. This is especially the case for anyone who has funds available to make a large cash injection into their superannuation retirement savings before the rules change. The 2016-17 financial year is your last opportunity to make a non-concessional (after tax) contribution […]
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