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What is the Home Equity Access Scheme?
What many of these part-age pensioners may not know is that, along with recipients of the disability support pension, carer payment and some other Centrelink payments, they are able to access some of the equity in their home through the Home Equity Access Scheme (HEAS).
Read MoreWhy investors shouldn’t overreact to talk of a recession
Stocks typically begin to recover during recessions, in anticipation of economic and corporate earnings growth.
Read MoreStaying the course
2022 has been a challenging year with volatility in share markets, and the road ahead is likely to be bumpy given heightened uncertainty. Central banks are far from declaring victory over inflation and they need demand to slow. Short-term, rates are still going up and picking the top is a bit of a gamble.
Read MoreTips to avoid investing badly
While it’s difficult to be the best investor in the world, we can all actively avoid being a ‘bad investor’ by learning from history and staying the course.
Read MoreWhat to do when interest rates change
Recent RBA announcements are a reminder for investors to take stock of the risks they are taking, and to stay focused on their long-term goals.
Read MorePower Saving Bonus Program
The Victorian Government are providing residents a $250 incentive to use their comparison program. Read this article to find out how.
Read MoreCar Registration Hack
One of the many perks of the Pensioner Concession Card and Low Income Health Care Card (LIHCC) is discounted car registration. Find out how to make the most of it.
Read MoreSmart strategies for 30 June 2022
In this article, we outline a range of strategies available that may help you boost your super, reduce tax and secure your retirement savings. We also explore key superannuation changes taking effect on 1 July.
Read MoreAdd to Super, save tax.
We’ve put together a short list of our top tax saving tips (using your superannuation) so you can keep more income in your back pocket and less in the ATO’s coffers this financial year.
Read MoreDownsize your home and boost your super
From 1 July 2022, the eligibility age for downsizer contributions is reducing from 65 to 60.
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