As Australia's highest marginal tax bracket impacts more individuals, a growing number of Australians face rising tax obligations due to "bracket creep," where wage growth outpaces tax rate adjustments. This trend is expected to persist, with tax-efficient strategies the backbone for financial advice to help individuals secure long-term wealth.
Over the coming years, we’re about to witness the largest wealth transfer in history as Baby Boomers pass their hard-earned fortunes to younger generations. With an estimated $84 trillion set to be transferred, mostly from savings, investments, and real estate, this shift holds both incredible opportunities and significant challenges for families.
Changes to aged care fees are coming, and they will impact both home care and residential care. After a long wait and lots of speculation, the government has released details of the proposed changes.
Retirement can feel like a shockwave, particularly if life’s circumstances or a redundancy means that you don’t get to choose the timing.
As countries around the world isolate from globalisation, we’re seeing an increasingly fragmented global economy.
As tensions between Australia’s largest companies, their customers, and the federal government flare, companies such as Woolworths, AMP, and Qantas are placing a higher priority on measuring their community reputation.
Australia has become an expensive place to live, so it’s not surprising that the lure to retire at an idyllic, low-cost, offshore location is getting a lot of attention. We discuss the pros and cons.
In 2023, a 37-year-old mother of two, insured under a life insurance policy, passed away unexpectedly. The life insurance policy provided for her family by covering the mortgage and setting aside funds for her children's private school education.