Cash Flow vs. Capital Growth
All investors who purchase properties do so hoping to achieve results that will benefit them financially. A positive cash flow scenario is generally associated with buying properties that have a…
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FREE SEMINAR: Age Pension Changes are Coming!
The eligibility rules for the Age Pension are changing from 1 January 2017. To make sure you’re not caught offside by the new rules, it’s important you have a game…
Economic Update February 2016
Global markets were relatively flat over the month of February 2016, despite a push in the last two weeks for several major equity markets. Bond markets continued to provide a…
Economic Update January 2016
The start of 2016 began on a treacherous note for risk asset investors as equity and commodity markets plunged over the first month. The MSCI World ex Australia Unhedged index…
ASX Settlement Period Shortened from 3 days to 2
On 7 March 2016, the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is shortening the trade settlement period for Australian sharemarket trades from three days to two days. This means that your buy and…
February Fuel Tax Credit Rates Change Due to Indexation
Fuel tax credit rates are indexed in February and August in line with the consumer price index. How to calculate your claim You can use our Simplified fuel tax credits…
Economic Update December 2015
Domestic equity markets finished off the year strongly in December 2015. The S&P/ ASX 300 returned 2.7%, boosted by strong performances from the Consumer Staples (+7.1%) and Consumer Discretionary (+6.3%)…