A mortgage will be one of the largest – if not the largest – financial undertakings of your life. Depending on your rates, you will spend many years repaying your principal amount with added interest on top, meaning even the slightest rate deduction can save you thousands. Refinancing your home loan can feel overwhelming given […]

Setting up a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) is a significant step toward taking control of your retirement planning. But where do you start? It can be a complex process, and everyone addresses the process in their own manner, but there are some universal truths about the steps to follow and methods to ensure compliance that […]

Many Australians consider investing in property through a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) as a part of their retirement planning. It’s a strategy that can offer control over your retirement savings and potential tax benefits. As the years progress, however, a common question arises: “Can I live on my SMSF property when I retire?” It’s a […]

As you settle in to enjoy life beyond work in Australia, building a firm understanding of the intricacies of the tax benefits available to you can help prevent future stress. In this article, our specialists at Aspire2 Wealth Advisers aim to explain what SAPTO is, its eligibility criteria, and how it can affect your taxes […]

When our golden years are on the horizon, the idea of retirement starts to take shape – but what will this look like? For many Australians, retiring doesn’t necessarily mean stopping work altogether. Whether for financial reasons, personal fulfilment, or a desire to stay active, countless Aussies are returning to work after retirement. So, what […]

The Australian government’s Stage 3 tax cuts are set to deliver some much-needed savings to taxpayers across the country, offering a chance to re-evaluate financial strategies and make the most of the additional income. These tax cuts are part of a broader effort to simplify the tax system and provide relief across various income brackets. […]

Treasurer Jim Chalmers recently presented the Australian Federal Budget for 2024-25, and given the unstable economic climate of late, it has generated much conversation with Australians from all walks of life. The sizeable document carefully outlines the government’s upcoming plans for revenue and expenditure, which many of us consider dense reading. However, understanding the budget […]

Australia and countless other countries across the world are on the brink of the most substantial intergenerational wealth transfer ever recorded. Dubbed by many as the ‘great wealth transfer,’ we are expecting to see a staggering US$68 trillion (around A$100.2 trillion) changing hands worldwide within the next two to three decades. A 2021 Productivity Commission […]

Navigating the world of inheritance can be complex. Studies show that women in Australia are increasingly finding themselves at the helm of managing substantial wealth transfers, leaving a greater need for finance coaching and guidance on what to do with inheritance money. From investment strategies like topping up your superannuation to managing tax implications and […]