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New study confirms what we all secretly knew, some of us are washing money down the drain.
New study confirms what we all secretly knew, some of us are washing money down the drain. A new study has revealed what most of us already suspected, but didn’t want to admit; if we made the effort of reviewing our interest rates, utilities providers and bank fees, we could save hundreds (perhaps thousands) of dollars per year. The report, conducted by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) on behalf of Heritage […]
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ATO now matching credit card purchases against income
ATO now matching credit card purchases against income Just when you thought the tax man couldn’t get any busier, the ATO has recently announced that it has embarked on the assignment of matching up income declared on business tax returns against credit and debit cards records that specific banks and institutions have generated through the 2015-15 year. This is an entirely new operation […]
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When can you withdraw your super?
When can you withdraw your super? For many Australians superannuation is the largest asset they will ever own, outside of their own home. With the rules changing every few years and the contamination of changing Centrelink Age Pension ages, it can be confusing working out exactly when you will be able to access your super benefits. First things first, you must meet […]
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Preparing your business for sale
Preparing your business for sale You may be retiring, changing direction in life or have met your established goals and the time has come to sell your business.  The pre-sell, negotiations and transition out can be a stressful time in any business owner’s life, but by having a clear plan in place from the moment you decide to sell, the […]
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Key Person Insurance – Who you need to insure?
Key Person Insurance – Who you need to insure? When you own or manage a business, you have a responsibility to ensure that your company can continue to prosper & succeed, no matter whether the key members whom you rely on are present or not. Obviously, if someone were to become unwell or pass away and they are a key person in your business, […]
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