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How much super should you have in your 30s, 40s, and 50s?

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Everyone understands the importance of superannuation, but few actually take the time to check in on their balances.  While making contributions, voluntary or compulsory, is essential, it’s also vital that goals are being met on the way to the ultimate target – a comfortable retirement. Where your balance should be at each stage of life is…

7 steps to take control of your money in the new year

Budget, News, Savings, Super
The new year is an ideal time to create positive change in your life. For many, this includes getting on top of their money and improving their financial position. It’s a busy time for us at Growth Financial Planners as we see a lot of people who feel that they can be “doing better” and…

4 ways to make money while you sleep

ETF's, Investing, News, Savings, Super
The idea of your money working for you with minimal input is touted by tech-entrepreneurs and millennials as the holy grail of modern financial freedom. But is it really possible to make money doing nothing?  The short answer: yes. Here we share four ways to make money while you sleep. 1. ETFs For a low cost,…

Budget 2020: Quick guide to the important budget changes affecting you

Budget, News
Budget 2020 will go down as one of the biggest and most important budgets in history.  There is a strong focus on putting money into the economy and no shortage of initiatives to report on.  Here we’re extracting the important budget changes most likely to be relevant to you, our clients. In years past, we’ve…

4 easy tips to boost your super

News, Super
Most people don’t think about their super until later in life when they are closer to retirement. However, you’re putting 9.5% of your earnings into your super every year, so it’s your money and you should be taking control of it. Here are a few very quick and simple actions you can take to boost…

6 ways to make money fast

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Sick of living pay to pay and never getting ahead?  Or worse still, you’re drowning in debt.  Perhaps you’ve been landed with a massive bill and your budget is maxxed.   Either scenario, you need to make money fast.  Well, thanks to the gig economy and sites like Gumtree and Airbnb, coming up with cash quickly…

The 3 main reasons you might be selected for an ATO audit

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Each year, the ATO reveals what they will be targeting when it comes to tax returns.  But these aren’t the only reasons you may be selected for an audit.  The last thing anyone wants is to be audited, so what are some of the most common reasons you might be selected and how can you avoid…

Can a tax accountant actually help you get a larger refund?

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Now is an ideal time to complete your tax return for a nice refund, as well as prepare to maximise your claim for the current financial year.  As Australians, we take pride in doing things ourselves.  But what if doing it yourself meant you potentially miss out on thousands of dollars?  Here we discuss how working…

5 ways to get control of your money in the new financial year

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Maybe you didn’t quite nail your new year resolutions in January. Perhaps some of your circumstances have shifted and you’ve got a few balls in the air. Either way, it’s a new financial year so it’s a great time to have a good look at your finances and get your affairs in order. Here are…

10 tax tips for getting extra cash this end of financial year

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The end of the financial year is almost here and many Australians are scrambling to find ways to reduce their tax.  While we encourage taking a longer-term, strategic view on tax planning, there are a few quick actions that you can take now which may help put some extra cash in your back pocket. Here is…