Day: 13 February 2020

In Australia, special capital gains tax rules apply when dealing with assets of a deceased estate.

In the wake of recent ferocious bushfires, the climate change debate has climbed the news agenda, with many Australians now considering what they can do to help.

Super law sets out some requirements that trustees of regulated super funds need to consider when formulating an investment strategy.

When considering the financial position they’ve achieved in retirement, many Australian retirees share the same opinion: “I wish I’d saved more.”

From 1 January 2020, the law generally requires an employer to contribute 9.5% of an employee’s ordinary time earnings (OTE) base.

To help pay for the public health system which we call Medicare, you’re required to pay a 2 percent Medicare levy as part of your income tax.

Well, it depends. If you’re happy to spend less, then it may be enough.

The Australian dollar depreciated quite sharply in January, recording its worst monthly performance for more than two years.