Borrowing on the rise as home loans are up on average $170,000 over the latest upswing

With the state of the world’s economies, persistently high and rising inflation, and so much uncertainty, homeowners are bracing themselves […]

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Single Touch Payroll Phase 2

It was announced in the 2019–20 Budget that the government would be expanding on Single Touch Payroll (STP) to require […]

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Australia’s “secret” inheritance tax

Did you know? By 1895 each Australian State had introduced its own inheritance (estate) tax. This tax was also often […]

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5 ways to respond to rising interest rates

If you have a home loan, or are in the market to buy a house, you are most certainly aware […]

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What is a deceased estate?

Deceased Estates encompass all of the property and belongings that hold monetary value, owned in the sole name of a […]

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RBA increases cash rate to 1.35%

At its July board meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lifted the cash rate target by 50 basis points, […]

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Taking payroll pain off your shoulders

Among those who have their own business, there’s little doubt that payroll and bookkeeping can present challenges to businesses of […]

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How often should you meet with your Financial Planner?

Financial success can look very different for everyone, whether it’s living debt-free, building an investment portfolio, or prioritising superannuation for […]

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Conveyancing terminology explained

If you’re buying or selling a property in Geelong, you may have heard a lot of different terms being thrown […]

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Salary sacrifice and Superannuation Guarantee requirements

It seems like Superannuation Guarantee requirements are always changing. Just when you think you’ve got all the rules and eligibility […]

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5 ways to boost your credit score

A credit score is a number representing your financial history. It is calculated using the information in your credit report, […]

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What is ESG investing? A guide to sustainable investments

The ESG in ESG investing stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. ESG investing is a form of socially responsible investing that prioritises […]

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