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COVID-19 Reflection: Where are we now?

COVID-19 Reflection: Where are we now?

We've now hit a full year since the start of COVID:19 and coming off a year filled with surprises, Financial Adviser, Dale Martens reflects on the last 12 months and where we are now in the financial market.   Well, it has been 12 months since Australian and world...

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Budget FY2022: Our Economy, Our Future

Budget FY2022: Our Economy, Our Future

Last year’s successful response to COVID-19 has boosted Australia’s accounts in a way that has allowed the Government to refine its budget approach – spend, but not too much. As business confidence and the housing market soars, the focus has not been on budget repair...

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Changes to account-based pension payments

Changes to account-based pension payments

UPDATED: On Saturday 29 May 2021, the Government unexpectedly announced an extension of the temporary reduction in superannuation minimum drawdown rates through to financial year 2021/22. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government announced some changes...

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The emotional effects of money

The emotional effects of money

The money emotion... Numerous studies have been undertaken to delve into what it is that causes stress and anxiety for Australians and for many years running, money and finances has come out on top. The main reason for this emotional relationship is because money is...

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FY2021 Federal Budget Update

FY2021 Federal Budget Update

Last night the Government announced the Federal Budget including these proposed changes and initiatives: $250 economic support payments: Two tax-free economic support payments of $250 each will be paid to individuals in receipt of certain government income support and...

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