Early retirement planning never hurt anyone. A financial adviser Tuy explains the steps many of his 50-something clients take in order to make the best retirement plans. Retirement planning strategies For financial adviser Tuy, financial advice isn’t about...
By Robin Bowerman, Head of Corporate Affairs, Vanguard Australia Creating a financial plan is the first – and perhaps most important – step in investing. Yet, that is not the way most people start their investing journey....
As the economy begins to get back on its feet, it’s time to get your business back on track and start preparing for this year’s tax time. Although 30 June may seem a long way off,...
Super is a way of saving for retirement. Your employer must pay a percentage of your earnings into your super account, and your super fund invests the money until you retire. There are lots of different...
By Tony Kaye, Senior Personal Finance Writer, Vanguard Australia Across Australia residential property prices are booming, thanks to pent-up demand, record low interest rates and ready access to mortgage finance. Median house prices in metropolitan and regional...
After a tumultuous 2020, we identify four main trends that will drive real estate this year and in the decade to come. Capital in search of yield should support current pricing, while specialist segments like...
While it’s not something anyone likes to think about, planning your estate may make things a little easier for your family and friends later. What is your ‘estate’? Your ‘estate’ includes everything you own – your ‘earthly...
It’s been a year of change like no other and that extends to tax and superannuation. As the end of the financial year approaches, now is a good time to check some new and not...
End of financial year (EOFY) is a stressful time for small business owners and their tax agents alike. Make things easier for you and your accountant by taking up the following four habits. Recently there have...
You can claim GST credits for most business purchases. However, there are some things that are GST-free or that you can’t claim for various reasons. If your suppliers aren’t registered for GST, you can’t claim GST...