Posts by Katrina Haskew
SHELTER, SECURITY AND THE AUSTRALIAN DREAM
UNPACKING THE HOUSING CRISIS AND PATHS TO RESILIENCE Introduction: The Australian Dream in Crisis For generations, the “Australian Dream” has been synonymous with home ownership-a symbol of stability, personal achievement, and intergenerational security. Yet, in 2025, this dream is under threat as Australia faces a housing crisis of unprecedented scale and complexity. The sharp decline…
Read MoreSmart Super Strategies for this EOFY
Make the most of this EOFY with smart super strategies from Leading Advice Sydney. Learn how to boost your retirement savings, claim deductions, and reduce tax before June 30.
Read MoreSuper strategies; Make tax-deductible super contributions
By making a personal tax deduction super contribution, you may be able to pay less tax and invest more in super. How does the strategy work? If you make a personal super contribution, you may be able to claim the contribution as a tax deduction and reduce your taxable income. The contribution will generally be…
Read MoreWomen and Trauma Insurance: Ensuring Financial Support Amidst Health Challenges
Navigating the complexities of health challenges can be overwhelming, but having a safety net like trauma insurance can make a world of difference. As claims for women’s breast cancer continue to rise, understanding the importance of trauma insurance becomes essential. This coverage provides crucial financial support, ensuring that those affected can focus on recovery without…
Read MoreYour Super – who to nominate as your beneficiary?
Nominating your super beneficiary is something you have most likely been asked to do if you have asuperannuation fund.But, super fund trustees can only pay your super death benefit to eligible dependants1 or to your legal personal representative (LPR) who is generally the executor of your Will. If you haven’t elected a valid beneficiary the…
Read MoreMarket Volatility – June 2022
Falling stock and bond markets, along with the rising volatility which has gripped global markets since the start of the year, has intensified in recent days. Last week’s announcement of annual US inflation of 8.6%, the highest in 40 years, was the primary cause.Energy, food, and services have all contributed to the rise in US…
Read MoreFederal Election 2022 – what could this mean for you?
A number of changes were proposed by the Government during the election campaign, and support was also announced for a number of proposals made by the previous Government. So where do things stand, what’s next, and how could these proposals impact you? Below is a summary of some of the key announcements to date, and…
Read MoreTax tips and tax return checklist 2021/2022
To help you complete your tax return, including if you’ve been working from home, this checklist outlines income and expenses you need to disclose to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) when lodging your return. We’ve also provided an overview of the types of tax offsets and deductions you may be entitled to claim plus other…
Read MoreOpportunities await – Super changes from 1 July 2022
Changes to super contribution rules from 1 July may create a great opportunity to revisit yoursavings and super contribution strategies. The changes may create new or enhanced optionsto build your savings. Outlined below is a brief explanation of some of the key changes andhow you could benefit. Super changes aheadNow is a great time to…
Read MoreFirst Home Super Saver scheme – how does it work?
From 1 July 2022, if you’re a first home buyer you can release up to $50,000 (up from $30,000) from your voluntary super contributions to help you buy your first home. Under the scheme, voluntary concessional and non concessional contributions made on or after 1 July 2017 may be released from super to help you purchase…
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