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While the hit TV series Succession depicts more of a Murdoch-style dynasty than the average successful Australian family, it does highlight the drama and tension ...
Clients often ask us how they can help their kids build wealth faster and share ideas or strategies on becoming more financially savvy, earlier in ...
Changes to super contribution rules from 1 July may be a great opportunity to revisit your strategy to and boost your super, pre and post retirement. ...
From July 1, the concessional contributions cap was lifted from $25,000 to $27,500 which is great news for people who want to put more money into superannuation in ...
Being in the advice business for 20 years, we’ve learnt a lot about what motivates people to seek good advice, and how much bad advice ...
Budget 2021-22 follows on from the last Budget’s theme of getting Australia through the pandemic and promoting economic growth and employment. The Australian economy ...
Global interest rates have been trending down for years. In the wake of the global Coronavirus pandemic central banks are expected to continue to keep ...
On Feb 26, 2021 the final report from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety was presented outlining 148 recommendations. The report was subtitled Care, Dignity ...
In the financial world, it’s when things go spectacularly or unexpectedly wrong that we hear about it in the news. A case in point ...
Coronavirus has brought widespread upheaval and uncertainty to most sectors of the Australian economy and the property market is no exception. With life interrupted for ...
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to seriously impact individuals, businesses and communities across Australia. To support the economic recovery, the Government is extending and further tailoring ...
Useful links × Some useful website links relating to COVID-19 Australian Government Department of Health – facts and resources regarding COVID-19 Treasury – key economic response to COVID-19 ...
Super regulations are always changing - there have been 43 legislative and regulatory changes in Self-Managed Super alone in the last five years! (1) While super may ...
18 May 2019 Update: With the Federal Election victory now confirmed for the Liberal–National coalition, we no longer need to plan around changes to franking credits, ...
18 May 2019 Update: With the Federal Election victory now confirmed for the Liberal–National coalition, we no longer need to plan around changes to franking credits, ...
Investing in property through a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) is a popular option for many people. However, recently tightened bank lending and increasing ATO regulation ...
Whenever market volatility increases, concerned investors naturally want to know if they should do anything different to protect and maximise their wealth. As an investor ...
In July 2017, the government introduced new rules that make it imperative for higher income earners to pay close attention to their annual super contributions or ...
For most Australians, purchasing a home is one of life’s greatest milestones. Unfortunately, it also marks the beginning of one of life’s biggest ...
Last week’s headline you didn’t see Australian shares gain more than $60,000,000,000 (that’s sixty billion!) The old newspaper editor's adage is that "bad ...
We all understand that certain sectors of the market do better during particular stages of the economic cycle than others. However, trying to pick the ...
Despite the downturn in residential property prices in Sydney and Melbourne, buyer behaviour indicates that many Australians still believe that an investment property is all ...
They say there's no formula for success, but with years of experience offering personalised investment advice and now with over $1 billion of funds under management, ...
The information in this article is superseded by the latest superannuation information published in our article, Everything you need to know about superannuation to live ...
How often do you think about your super balance? Twice a year? Less often? Does it matter, I hear you think? I can’t access ...
At FMD, we are always talking to our clients and community about the importance of setting financial goals and taking small steps now towards the ...
What do Australian couples really argue about? Research shows finances are one of the leading causes of marital conflict in Australia, with 34% of respondents saying ...
The information in this article is superseded by the latest superannuation information published in our article, Everything you need to know about superannuation to live ...
Many people in their 30s and 40s are already concerned with their ability to save, achieve financial goals and adequately grow their superannuation for the ...
A move into aged care raises many complex issues that can be confronting and difficult to navigate. Both emotional and financial challenges can be faced, ...
More research is coming to light that raises serious questions about the long-term investment performance of self-managed super funds (SMSFs). Recent analysis reported in the ...
While the Australian banking system came through the crisis relatively well and interest rates remain positive, the RBA’s latest cut sees us adopting a ...
Financial markets are back in the headlines for the wrong reasons. A variety of concerns has led to a level of volatility that hasn’t ...
There may not be a formula for creating health, wealth and happiness, but nearly two decades of providing personalised financial advice to clients across Melbourne, ...
The recent rate cut was anticipated by the overall market, but perhaps not this early in the year. A cut of 25 basis points is a ...
It comes as no surprise that we’re paying much more for property today than any generation before us. With housing prices surging in Australia’...
A recent report by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has highlighted an alarming number of Australians who may have purchased an unsuitable life insurance ...
An article from The Australian last week highlighted the impact on pre retiree’s super balances from the Government's last minute deal with Clive Palmer ...
Wondering if self-managed super is for you? FMD Director and Financial Adviser, Mike Reynolds, answers common questions about SMSFs. Who is the ideal candidate for ...
Purchasing a home can be one of life’s greatest milestones. Home ownership brings a sense of achievement and adds to your asset portfolio. A ...
No debt is good debt - a popular principle our parents were taught, our politicians regularly preach and one many of us aim to apply ...
With change on the horizon, early preparation and sound financial advice has never been more important to managing aged care with confidence. From July 1, 2014, changes ...
SMSFs are increasingly growing in popularity, ten years ago they made up for 12 per cent of total superannuation – now that figure is at 30 per cent. ...
The information in this article is superseded by the latest superannuation information published in our article, Everything you need to know about superannuation to live ...
The information in this article is superseded by the latest superannuation information published in our article, Everything you need to know about superannuation to live ...
The end of September marked the end of yet another AFL premiership season (well done, Hawks!) and the NRL Grand Final between the South Sydney ...