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Budget 2024: Why?

The Budget this week has created a diverse opinion as to who the beneficiaries are; it appears it’s everybody and nobody. As is customary for all budgets, praise is thin.

Budgeting, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Goldsborough 2023: Looking back…to the future.

As a proud South Australian business and industry leader in financial services, Goldsborough has nurtured a workplace culture that attracts and retains great people who want to grow with us, both from our internal team and client perspective. We recognise that culture is an outcome of those that contribute to it and our contributors (our people, professional relationships & our clients) have been key to our longevity.

Budgeting, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Selling a Small Business? What you should consider..

As a professional financial adviser, I’m often asked “what do I need to take into account when selling my small business?” Selling a small business can be a complex process, but with careful planning and execution, you can maximize your chances of success.

Age pension, Budgeting, Government benefits, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Women are less confident investors .. but get better investment returns!

Humans are naturally overconfident. We overestimate our own ability compared to others. One of the most often quoted studies showed that 93% of drivers rated themselves better than the median. We also know that men usually rate themselves as better drivers than women. However, the data shows the opposite. Men are four times more likely to be involved in a fatal car accident. Men also pay more for car insurance.

Budgeting, Government benefits, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Maximise your tax savings before June 30

With the end of the financial year quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to review your superannuation contributions with your adviser!

Age pension, Aged care, Budgeting, Government benefits, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Aged Care fees could be changing..

A government task force looking into the aged care sector in Australia has recommended that those of us with the financial means should pay for our own living and accommodation costs. This would be a substantial change to what currently happens. Currently, the taxpayer covers most of the expenses for aged care – around 75% of residential care costs and 95% of in-home care costs.

Budgeting, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Financial Empowerment for Single Women: A Practical Guide

Being a single woman comes with its unique set of challenges, especially when it comes to managing finances. Whether you’re single by choice, divorce, or loss, taking control of your financial wellbeing is essential. In this blog, we’ll explore practical advice tailored specifically for single women to achieve financial independence and security.

Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

How to get extra money into super if you’re selling a business

Once owners of a small business decide it’s time to sell, knowing the rules around capital gains tax (CGT) may mean no tax on the sale and getting more money into super – potentially up to $1.705 million (the CGT Cap) – even if they’ve already reached the $1.9 million total super balance (TSB).

Budgeting, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Stage 3 Tax Cuts: Sliced and diced

The Stage 3 tax cuts have been to the butcher shop and carved into new cuts. What has been minced is the political element of this, i.e. broken promises, bracket creep, rich people were getting too much, low-income earners need it to meet cost of living etc., but if we slice through the politics, there’s way more to consider…

Age pension, Government benefits, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Age Pension Application

To apply for the Age Pension when dealing with Centrelink for the first time is a matter of following the following steps;

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16 May 2024

Budget 2024: Why?

Will Chapman

The Budget this week has created a diverse opinion as to who the beneficiaries are; it appears it’s everybody and nobody. As is customary for all budgets, praise is thin.

9 May 2024

Goldsborough 2023: Looking back…to the future.

Will Chapman

23 April 2024

Selling a Small Business? What you should consider..

Brenton Miegel

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Budget 2024: Why?

Goldsborough 2023: Looking back…to the future.

Selling a Small Business? What you should consider..

Women are less confident investors .. but get better investment returns!

Maximise your tax savings before June 30

Aged Care fees could be changing..

Financial Empowerment for Single Women: A Practical Guide

How to get extra money into super if you’re selling a business

Stage 3 Tax Cuts: Sliced and diced

Age Pension Application

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