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What is creditworthiness? It might be a bit of a mouthful, but the concept of creditworthiness is simple enough to understand. The term refers to

Why it’s so important to talk about your finances According to this research1, one in two Australians don’t sit down regularly to look at their

About downsizer contributions If you are 55 or older, you may be able to contribute up to $300,000 from the proceeds of the sale (or

Navigating complex family relationships and blended families can be challenging at times and particularly when a family member dies. A good estate plan can help

Check the income to declare, when to report a loss, and deductions you can claim for managed investment trusts. Types of managed investment trusts Managed

Diversification is an investment strategy that lowers your portfolio’s risk and helps you get more stable returns. You diversify by investing your money across different

Monitor how your shares are performing compared to similar companies or the market overall. Stay up-to-date with company, economic and market changes. This gives you

If you own a rental property or holiday home, work out if your rental arrangements are for an investment or a business. Common rental arrangements

For those getting ready to stride into the world of home ownership, the uncertainties of pre-approval can cast a shadow of doubt over an otherwise

What is redraw? Let’s say you’ve made a habit of paying more than your minimum scheduled home loan repayments. This means you’ll have money available

In the space of a year – and 12 official interest rate rises – plenty of positively or neutrally geared investment properties have slipped into

The Australian Government has announced the following 3 measures to assist small businesses that have an aggregated annual turnover of less than $50 million: Small business