Tax Information

ATO urges second opinion on tax schemes

The ATO’s long-standing advice on tax schemes, “if it’s too good to be true, it probably is”, has been given a makeover in line with its process of reinventing itself.

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Investing

Investing in gold coins the smart way

Gold coins are a great form of investment for private investors. Unlike gold bars, physical gold coins can be bought by the ounce, and it also has a bigger market.

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Lifestyle

Finding Discounted Furniture In Queensland

Traditionally finding discounted furniture meant trudging the streets on Boxing Day to find a setting you liked and fighting it out with the masses to order it from the one remaining salesman who wasn’t on annual leave, only to be informed there was a 6-8 week wait.

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Personal Finance

Tips for Buying a Mobile Phone on a Low Budget

Mobile phones are the way of the future and almost everyone owns one these days. If you are living on a low-income, you may think that a mobile phone is out of your reach.

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InvestingPersonal Finance

Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?

Some seniors who are looking for a way to receive additional income for their retirement years, take out a reverse mortgage. While this can be a great way to receive either a lump sum of money or a steady stream of additional income, it is not without risks.

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Tax Information

Tax and super even more accessible through myGov

Below is a piece from the ATO Community Relations team providing detail on the ease of managing important government related financial matters online.

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Lifestyle

Planning a Wedding on a Low Budget

Planning a wedding can be a very fun and exciting process. Chances are you have been dreaming of this day your entire life. However, once you start looking at how expensive everything is for a wedding, you may start to worry that you will not have enough to cover the …

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Help With DebtPersonal Finance

Is a Formal Debt Agreement the Right Option for You

According to the recent statistics, debt agreements have increased significantly over the last year. This means that more Australians are seeing a formal debt agreement as their only solution to getting themselves out of debt.

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LifestylePersonal Finance

Slash Your Transport Costs

If your fuel costs for your vehicles have gotten out of control, you are not alone. Many Australians are dealing with the increase in transport costs over the last several years. This has even made it difficult for many people to fit these increasing costs into their household budget.   …

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Investing

5 Investments to grow your money

Everyone enjoys seeing their money grow, however managing your money effectively can be quite difficult. Fortunately there are several options for investing your money, ranging from property to buying stocks or simply getting the right type of bank account.

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