Mortgage
Mortgage Payments and Anxiety. Are they Linked?
Consumer anxiety has risen “sharply” in the second quarter of 2018 with the National Australia Bank’s latest consumer behaviour survey finding that anxiety had increased across
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Tax & Accounting
Working from Home: What Deductions can you Claim?
For a while now, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has been concerned about tax deductions individuals have been claiming for a whole host of expenses.
Financial Planning
What Does the China/US Trade War Mean to Australia?
As the bilateral trade war between the US and China heats up, we look at what this might mean to Australia who is caught between
Mortgage
Motor Vehicle Finance – Traps & Pitfalls
Purchasing a new car is one of life’s greatest joys. That first drive from the dealership home, the first time your friends see you driving,
Tax & Accounting
Clothing Deductions Hung Out to Dry
The Australian Taxation Office is closely examining work-related clothing and laundry expense claims of taxpayers submitting their 2017-18 tax returns. The ATO says that clothing
Financial Planning
Are Australians Having a Personal Debt Crisis?
Credit seems to be everywhere. Visit the local shopping centre and we will be enticed by interest-free terms on a new lounge, bed, TV, or
Mortgage
Lenders Announce Pricing Changes Outside the RBA Position
Several non-bank lenders have announced pricing changes to come into effect over the coming month. Putting the blame squarely on the increased cost of funding,
Tax & Accounting
An Issue Facing all PTY Contractors!
Company Tax change still in Limbo An issue that many Pty Ltd Contractors, business owners and investors will need to grapple with is uncertainty on
Financial Planning
Changes to Superannuation – Do they Affect You?
MyConcierge recently featured an article titled Superannuation – Do you understand the small print?The team at Satori Advisory received several calls from contractors wishing to
Mortgage
Lenders Mortgage Insurance – Is it Worth it?
Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) is generally required if you are borrowing 80% or more of the purchase price of a property. LMI can be a
Tax & Accounting
It’s Tax Time: Should You Use a Tax Agent or an Accountant?
It may seem like it was only last month that you were collating receipts and preparing to lodge your Income tax return, and like many
Financial Planning
Financial Advice – Where is the Value?
The Royal Commission into the banking and finance industry commenced in 2018 and the ramifications are being felt across Australia. Many Australians want answers about