For many, the prospect of retiring by age 50 seems like nothing more than a dream. The cost of simply living day-to-day without being employed in the labour force is enough to keep people working well past age 50, but with the right planning, preparation, savings habits and attitude, retiring by 50 can be an attainable goal.

Superannuation for Minors: How Does It Work? For most employees, Australian businesses are required to pay an employee super on top of that person’s wages, if the employee earns more than $450 (before taxes) in a calendar month. If your company has employees who are under 18 years of age, or if  they are a […]

Wondering why you need a Tax File Number? Find out all you need to know about why you need one, what it is for and how to apply for one before tax time 2019 rolls around! Read More.

2019 Federal Budget Review What do the changes from the 2019 Federal Budget mean for you While the superannuation budget announcements were quite limited in this year’s budget, there were a few important changes worth noting for super members. Read on to find out about the proposed changes, what this means for you, and what […]

Both Death & TPD insurance cover can usually be applied for through your super fund, and can protect you and your family in the event of your death, or if you are unable to work. TPD insurance is there to help cover expenses that you may have including rehabilitation, payments of debt, and the future costs of living that you will incur. Read more.

Your Overseas Holiday Planner Before you even consider taking a holiday overseas, you’ll need to start planning early (ideally a few months in advance), to ensure you have an adequate amount of time to get everything done. The following are 14 things that you should focus on doing before heading off on your trip: Determine […]