Special rules apply if you receive an employment termination payment, genuine redundancy payment or payments from an approved early retirement scheme.

NATALLIA SMITH

May 12, 2022

Economist, FINANCE

NATALLIA SMITH

May 12, 2022

Economist, FINANCE

Another five great charts on investing that are very useful in times of uncertainty like the present Introduction Successful investing can be really hard in times like the present when share markets are down sharply & very volatile

Successful investing can be really hard in times like the present when share markets are down sharply & very volatile on the back of uncertainty around inflation, rising interest rates and the war in Ukraine.

NATALLIA SMITH

May 12, 2022

FINANCE

Market Update 6 May 2022

NATALLIA SMITH

May 12, 2022

FINANCE

Investment markets and key developments over the past week
It was a turbulent week for markets after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.5% at its May board meeting.

NATALLIA SMITH

May 12, 2022

FINANCE

NATALLIA SMITH

May 12, 2022

FINANCE

Income from more than one job Your income may be from one or more payers, such as an employer or government agency or work you do under an ABN. Claiming the tax-free threshold ($18,200) reduces the amount of tax withheld from your income

Your income may be from one or more payers, such as an employer or government agency or work you do under an ABN. Claiming the tax-free threshold ($18,200) reduces the amount of tax withheld from your income.

NATALLIA SMITH

May 5, 2022

FINANCE

NATALLIA SMITH

May 5, 2022

FINANCE

The RBA starts raising rates – how far and how fast? And what does it mean for investors? Introduction For the first time since November 2010, the RBA has raised its official cash rate – from 0.1% taking it to 0.35%. This was above mark

For the first time since November 2010, the RBA has raised its official cash rate – from 0.1% taking it to 0.35%.

NATALLIA SMITH

May 5, 2022

FINANCE, Retirement, Tax

NATALLIA SMITH

May 5, 2022

FINANCE, Retirement, Tax

Looking to maximise your super, and get a tax break at the same time? If you are one of those people that are looking for opportunities to maximise your super, and claim a tax deduction along the way, there are strategies that may help.

If you are one of those people that are looking for opportunities to maximise your super, and claim a tax deduction along the way, there are strategies that may help.

NATALLIA SMITH

May 5, 2022

Economist

NATALLIA SMITH

May 5, 2022

Economist

Share markets had another volatile week with worries about central bank rate hikes and Chinese covid lockdowns depressing global growth but generally good earnings news.

NATALLIA SMITH

May 5, 2022

FINANCE

NATALLIA SMITH

May 5, 2022

FINANCE

Econosights: Europe recession risks– implications from the war in Ukraine Introduction The war in Ukraine will drag down 2022 global GDP, especially in the Eurozone. The question is if it causes a moderate or large impact to economic ac

The war in Ukraine will drag down 2022 global GDP, especially in the Eurozone. The question is if it causes a moderate or large impact to economic activity. We go through these issues in this Econosights.

NATALLIA SMITH

May 5, 2022

FINANCE

NATALLIA SMITH

May 5, 2022

FINANCE

Future Fund battling challenging markets The Future Fund now stands at $201 billion after posting a 10-year return of 10 per cent and despite challenging international markets. This compares with a 10-year return target of 6.4 per cent

The Future Fund now stands at $201 billion after posting a 10-year return of 10 per cent and despite challenging international markets.

NATALLIA SMITH

April 28, 2022

Investing, Retirement, SUPERANNUATION

NATALLIA SMITH

April 28, 2022

Investing, Retirement, SUPERANNUATION

Think about Superannuation early on in life You may think your retirement is far off—so no worries, right? Not so fast. To ensure you have enough funds to live well when you retire, you need to learn what you need to do now to make sure

To ensure you have enough funds to live well when you retire, you need to learn what you need to do now to make sure you can have the lifestyle you’ve worked so hard to have—for the rest of your life.

NATALLIA SMITH

April 28, 2022

legal, Retirement

NATALLIA SMITH

April 28, 2022

legal, Retirement

The importance of a will Planning our estate is a vital part of any wealth management process. Deciding who is entitled to what after we die is not something that can be put off and left until later. It must be clearly and legally define

Planning our estate is a vital part of any wealth management process. Deciding who is entitled to what after we die is not something that can be put off and left until later. It must be clearly and legally defined well ahead of time.

NATALLIA SMITH

April 28, 2022

Messages

NATALLIA SMITH

April 28, 2022

Messages

Insurance: Every 12-18 months, make sure you ask yourself these questions We have 5 important questions to ask yourself in relation to your insurance needs. If you answer YES to any of these questions, you could benefit from reviewing

We have 5 important questions to ask yourself in relation to your insurance needs. If you answer YES to any of these questions, you could benefit from reviewing your insurance cover with the help of your financial adviser.

NATALLIA SMITH

April 28, 2022

Insurance, Property, lifestyle

NATALLIA SMITH

April 28, 2022

Insurance, Property, lifestyle

The 3 Best Home Improvements One in three Australians  plans on renovating their home in the coming twelve months, to give it a fresh look and increase its value as reported by Architecture & Design. Additionally, according t

One in three Australians plans on renovating their home in the coming twelve months, to give it a fresh look and increase its value as reported by Architecture & Design.

NATALLIA SMITH

April 28, 2022

Investing

NATALLIA SMITH

April 28, 2022

Investing

Imminent rate hike tipped as CPI spikes Financial markets are braced for an interest rate rise when the Reserve Bank of Australia board meets next week after annual inflation saw its biggest jump in more than two decades. The consumer p

Financial markets are braced for an interest rate rise when the Reserve Bank of Australia board meets next week after annual inflation saw its biggest jump in more than two decades.

NATALLIA SMITH

April 28, 2022

commercial property, Property

NATALLIA SMITH

April 28, 2022

commercial property, Property

Invest property handouts must go: Greens Taxpayer handouts given to buyers who own two or more investment properties would be scrapped by the Greens as Australia continues to grapple with housing and cost of living crises. New independe

Taxpayer handouts given to buyers who own two or more investment properties would be scrapped by the Greens as Australia continues to grapple with housing and cost of living crises.

NATALLIA SMITH

April 28, 2022

Business, Tax

NATALLIA SMITH

April 28, 2022

Business, Tax

Tax office warns of fake website scam Fake websites advertising on social media platforms are charging for free government services and then not providing them. The Australian Taxation Office has received an increase in reports about th

Fake websites advertising on social media platforms are charging for free government services and then not providing them.

NATALLIA SMITH

April 21, 2022

FINANCE, Retirement, Pension

NATALLIA SMITH

April 21, 2022

FINANCE, Retirement, Pension

‘What I wish I’d known’: Over 75s share biggest retirement regrets in stark warning to younger generations Younger generations are being handed vital lessons about the risks of retirement in new research from wealth manager Netwealth wh

Younger generations are being handed vital lessons about the risks of retirement in new research from wealth manager Netwealth which highlights the biggest retirement regrets of people aged 75 and over.

NATALLIA SMITH

April 21, 2022

Economist, FINANCE

NATALLIA SMITH

April 21, 2022

Economist, FINANCE

The 2022 Australian Federal election and investors Key points Australian election campaigns tend to result in a period of uncertainty which have seen weak gains on average for shares followed by a bounce once it’s out of the way.

Australian election campaigns tend to result in a period of uncertainty which have seen weak gains on average for shares followed by a bounce once it’s out of the way.