#everyoneneedsaplan when thinking about retirement.  However, most of us don't start thinking about it until we are almost ready to retire and think that our Superannuation will be enough.  In reality, most people are underprepared for retirement and the comfortable lifestyle they have worked for may not be so comfortable. Planning for Retirement should not just involve financial plans, you also need to plan your lifestyle when you no longer work.  A sound financial ...

#Everyoneneedsaplan to review their financial situation regularly.  Now that the end of the financial year has been completed, it's a great time to get all your finances in order, to make plans for the next 12 months. Most people will agree that it is important to get their finances in order - 'I've paid a lot of people, but I don't actually know the reason why'.  Sound familiar?  We all know we need to save and make sure we look after our finances...

Do you have a basic PAYG Tax Return? Do you have a Tax Return that is more complicated? Do you prepare your own Tax Return? Do you have a Tax Accountant or Tax Agent prepare your Tax Return?   If you answered YES to any of the above, then a Personal Tax Return Checklist can assist you in gathering all the necessary documentation required to complete your Tax Return correctly.  You need to make sure you have all the r...

Are you looking to buy a Property? Have you done your Research? Know the actual value of the Property? Do you know what a Comprehensive Property Research Report Is? Do you need one? And you thought buying a property was easy......   Property prices are increasing and therefore it is more important than ever to ensure the right offer is made when purchasing a property otherwise you may be paying a lot more for the property than it's actually worth.&nbsp...

#Everyoneneedsaplan to be informed when completing their Tax Return. June 30 marked the end of the financial year and that means it is Tax Return Time.  If you are an employee, you should have received your PAYG Payment Summary from you employer. The ATO has a list of important lodgement dates on their website https://www.ato.gov.au/business/yearly-reports-and-returns/due-dates-for-the-current-financial-year/dates-by-topic/income-tax/ Will you make the most of your tax deductions? ...