Gift cards are increasingly the payment method of choice for scammers. Scamwatch reports show more than $5 million was lost in 2018, a 38 per cent increase compared with 2017. iTunes cards accounted for $3.1 million in losses — a 156 per cent increase from the $1.23 million reported in 2017. However Scamwatch has also […]
By Jeff Rogers Previous Chief Investment Officer, ipac (retired) The Labor Party’s proposal to eliminate cash refunds for excess franking credits continues to generate lots of discussion by self-funded retirees and members of self-managed super funds (SMSFs) even after some refinements that narrow its impact. The stated policy intention is to broaden the tax […]
By Noel Whittaker | 15 March 2019 See why credit cards can create issues for travelers, families and retirees alike. Love them or hate them, the fact remains that credit cards are a necessity for most people. You can hardly book accommodation, airfares or a rental car without them and they take the worry out […]
By Flying Solo contributor John Refalo For many people starting a business is a dream but, at the same time, a significant risk when not done properly. While we see a number of clients citing issues with the Tax Office as the catalyst for problems that upend them, there’s many reasons why a business can fail. Let’s […]
By Dr Shane Oliver – Head of Investment Strategy and Economics and Chief Economist, AMP Capital | 4 Mar 2019 Key points Dividends are great for investors. They augur well for earnings growth, provide a degree of security in uncertain times, are likely to comprise a relatively high proportion of returns going forward and provide […]
By Bianca Hartge-Hazelman | 27 Feb 2019 What’s a resolution you’ve made for 2019? Put sorting superannuation on your list to boost your retirement savings this year If closing the retirement savings gap in superannuation is high on your New Year’s resolution list, then there are probably a good dozen or so things that you […]
Whatever your age, if you’re thinking of dabbling in investments like shares, managed funds or cryptocurrencies, here are a few things to steer clear of. You might be looking to invest your money in something (whether it be shares, manage funds or cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin) for a variety of reasons. You may have money […]
by Maria Bekiaris February 27, 2019, 11:39 am How to follow the correct process to ensure direct debit payments stop Direct debits can certainly be a convenient way to pay your bills. You don’t have to worry about forgetting to pay by the due date – although you do have to remember to have money in your […]
By Nader Naeimi Head of Dynamic Markets and Portfolio Manager of Dynamic Markets FundSydney, Australia In a recent address to senior Chinese Communist Party officials, President Xi Jinping warned of the threat posed by “black swans” and “grey rhinos”. They are both terms that have entered popular use over the last decade to describe perceptions of […]
With financial stress impacting one in five Aussie workers, see what steps you could take to improve your financial wellbeing. Some days you might feel confident you can meet your needs within the boundaries of your current income, whereas other days you may feel like you don’t have nearly enough funds in order to do […]
Tailored Lifetime Solutions has been awarded the Firm of the Year at the 2025 Count.ed Conference on Hamilton Island. Chosen from a strong field of finalists, Tailored Lifetime Solutions was acknowledged for our professional excellence, commitment to clients and contribution to the advice community. The awards shine a spotlight on the Count network’s most outstanding […]
We look at how much money you might need each year and ways you can still budget for your social life. Australian retirees generally need a certain budget each year to live a modest or comfortable lifestyle, and industry figures recently revealed the highest annual increase in those budgets since 20101. The Association of Superannuation […]