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Should I set up my own self managed super fund?
January 28th, 2014Benefits of setting up a SMSF For an ever increasing number of Australian’s looking for greater control and value from their superannuation, the Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) appears to be becoming the retirement vehicle of choice. Choice of Investment and control The SMSF will generally be able to invest in an extensive range ofread more
Opportunites to Increase Your Retirement Savings
January 23rd, 2014Happy New Year! Now that the festive season is over, and we are midway through the financial year, it is a good opportunity to prepare for any further planning before 30th June, 2014. Your birthday, whilst being significant to you, is also a critical planning opportunity to save tax and improve your retirement savings. Forread more
Warning – Tax Refund Scams and How to Avoid Them
January 20th, 2014There are a number of refund scam emails currently circulating. These emails claim to come from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and offer a tax refund. Generally, they link to a bogus ATO website asking for personal and credit card details. These emails can differ in their appearance and level of sophistication but will generallyread more
5 Tips to Driving Your Performance in 2014
January 20th, 2014Planning for success – this year is different! This year you are determined to make 2014 the best year ever. I get it, so what have you actually committed to? The first thing you need to do is be crystal clear on your objectives - what do you really want to achieve? Write this downread more
New Year and a New You, Your New Year Eating Resolution!
January 16th, 2014If your new year resolution is to eat healthy, there is no healthier or simpler choice than having fruit smoothies. Here are 5 easy refreshing summer smoothies you can make last minute for breakfast, afternoon snack or even dessert. Simply blend and enjoy! Banana and Peach Smoothie 2 large bananas, thickly sliced 1 can (398read more
Growing Mo’s and Helping the Local Community
January 13th, 2014Fundraising is a big deal to the Team at McKinley Plowman and we try to get involved and help the local community and national charity foundations raising money with our free dress days. In 2013 with the help of all staff, a huge amount of money was raised, along with gifts and food to helpread more
Don’t Pay More Fringe Benefits Tax Than You Must!
January 13th, 2014Yet another FBT year comes to a close on 31 March 2014. Do you provide benefits to employees (including yourself and your spouse)? Not sure about that vehicle just purchased or the prized Ashes tickets you gave to your sales manager? Our experience is that many employers unwittingly provide Fringe Benefits. The ATO has advisedread more
2014 – The year to invest in property?
January 6th, 2014Was one of your New Year's resolutions to start investing in property? The new year is a great time to review your financial goals, and if you’ve been talking about investing in property for a few years but haven’t yet taken the plunge, now is great time to take action. With interest rates still atread more
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