Posts Tagged ‘financial planning’
How to Make a Budget: A Step-by-Step Guide by Financial Experts
Introduction Learning how to make a budget is an essential skill for managing your finances well. A budget helps you control your spending, save money, and reach financial goals. Many Australians struggle with money management, often unsure of where to start or how to create a personal budget that works for them. This is where…
Read MoreSpouse Contributions: Looking for ways to boost your super?
My spouse and I are looking at ways to boost our super. How do spouse contributions and the associated tax offset work? Spouse contributions can be a great way to build your partner’s superannuation and potentially benefit from a tax offset. If your spouse earns less than $37,000 a year, you may be eligible for…
Read MoreThe Art and Science of Fund Manager Selection
Selecting the right fund manager is both an art and a science. This expert guide from Leading Advice explores how Australian investors can balance analysis, philosophy, and trust to build resilient portfolios and achieve long-term financial success.
Read MoreFAMILY TRUSTS AND RELATIONSHIP BREAKDOWNS
NAVIGATING ASSET PROTECTION, LEAGAL REALITIES AND RESILIENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT Introduction: The Rise of Family Trusts and the Challenge of Relationship Breakdowns Family trusts have become a cornerstone of wealth management in Australia, valued for their flexibility, tax efficiency, and capacity to facilitate intergenerational wealth transfer. As families grow more financially sophisticated, advisers are increasingly turning…
Read MoreSHELTER, 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 – Splitting your super contributions to your spouse
Splitting super contributions to your spouse’s super account may help to boost their retirement savingsand provide a range of other benefits. How does the strategy work? You may be able to split (transfer) eligible concessional contributions (CCs) that you’ve made or received to your spouse’s super account. Eligible CCs include employer super contributions and personal…
Read MoreSuper strategies – Topping up super with ‘catch-up’ contributions
If you have not fully used your concessional cap in a prior financial year, youmay be eligible to use these unused carried forward amounts in a later year.Depending on your circumstances, this could help you to maximise tax‑effective super contributions and invest more for retirement. How does the strategy work? If your concessional contributions (CCs)…
Read MoreFederal Election 2025 – What this could mean for you and your finances?
During the Federal Election campaign, the Government made a number of election promises, which may impact finances. There were also a number of support measures proposed in the recent Federal Budget. What could this mean for you? These announcements are proposals only and may or may not be made law. The information below, including the…
Read MoreHOW TO THRIVE IN UNCERTAIN MARKETS
Understanding Market Volatility Market volatility is an inevitable part of investing, yet it often evokes fear and uncertainty among investors. The phrase “catching a falling knife” vividly captures the dangers of trying to time the market during sharp declines it suggests that attempting to buy assets during a precipitous drop can lead to painful losses.…
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