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From navigating market volatility to superannuation legislation changes to determining the right asset allocation, here's how financial advice can help investors optimise their portfolios.
Categories for Financial Planning News
SMSFs warned on common mistakes with bare trusts
A specialist law firm has highlighted the importance of ensuring that the bare trust has been set up correctly where SMSFs are looking to borrow money.
How much time and money do you need to consider investing
There's a common misperception that in order to start investing, you need a large initial sum and lots of time. Here's why that's a myth.
Largest inflation rates by country in oceania
See how the inflation rates changed from 1960-2022
How diversification fights investor biases
Investing in familiar names may bring a sense of comfort but by focusing too heavily on the Australian market, investors may limit their opportunity set and forgo the benefits of greater diversification.
Census 2021 Data
Search through the data collected by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, and find interesting facts about how the country is changing.
ATO statistics show 12 per cent jump in SMSF assets
The total value of SMSF assets has climbed to $892 billion during the 12 months to March, according to the latest ATO statistics.
ATO responds to GST case involving SMSF
The ATO has issued a decision impact statement on a recent decision that determined whether an SMSF was liable for GST on the sale of subdivided lots.
Tax tips
The more detail you can give your accountant the quicker your tax return can be processed and, usually, the better the outcome. The following will help.
Super Contribution Changes starting 1 July 2022
From 1 July 2022, there will be changes made to super to make it easier for Australians to grow their retirement savings.
