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Should You Pay Down Debt or Increase Your Super Balance?
July 2nd, 2024For Australians with a home loan, or other significant debt, to pay it down and watch your loan balance gradually reduce is a well-trodden path. So, too, is seeing your superannuation balance gradually increase as your employer makes contributions. But where does that leave us in 10, 20, 30+ years from now? Those with cashread more
2024 End of Financial Year Business Preparation
June 21st, 2024At this time of year, we find ourselves having regular discussions with clients about best business practice for 2024 End of Financial Year preparations. This can include end of year payroll, transitioning to cloud-based software for the first time, changing software providers, or simply reviewing data file accuracy. A proactive approach and mindset are keyread more
McKinley Plowman’s 2024 Tax Time Tips
May 22nd, 202430 June 2024 is fast approaching, and with it – tax time. While this isn’t a time of year many people get excited about, the potential for a tax refund may be something to look forward to. Also given the Stage 3 Tax Cuts are being brought into effect from 1 July, tax time mightread more
Aged Care Financial Advice (Part Two – Entering Residential Aged Care)
December 4th, 2023Whether for yourself or a loved one, making the decision to enter residential aged care is a significant step in life. The residential aged care system can be complex to navigate, and doing so without proper advice and planning makes it all the more difficult. In part one of this Aged Care Financial Advice series,read more
Financial Advisers: Your Partners in Wealth (Part One – The Foundation of Smart Investing)
October 4th, 2023In a world filled with financial challenges and uncertainties, having a trusted financial adviser makes a significant difference in achieving your long-term financial goals. As we navigate through the spectre of a global recession and rising inflation in 2023 and beyond, the importance of financial advice has never been more evident. Just three years followingread more
Tax Lessons Learned from the 2023 Women’s World Cup
August 22nd, 2023Just like that, the Women’s World Cup is finished! Over the past month, we’ve seen an impressive run to the semifinals from the Aussies, a few favourites knocked out early, and some intense competition on the pitch. And wouldn’t you just know it, we’ve learned a few tax-related lessons along the way! If you’re readyread more
How Much Income do I Need to Retire?
July 5th, 2023Many Australians have a clear picture of the lifestyle they want to enjoy when they retire, but perhaps less is understood about the level of income required to achieve it. Whether you envision buying a brand-new caravan to set off around the country, construct a workshop out the back of your home to focus onread more
Forecasting for Business Growth
June 9th, 2023In the business world, knowledge is a powerful asset. While we can't rely on a crystal ball for predictions, it is undeniably important to forecast the financial performance of your business. In fact, forecasting should be an integral part of your operational strategy. Successful business owners recognise the value of historical data, strategic planning, andread more
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