How to avoid a Self Managed Super Flop

Self-managed super funds are very popular. Especially for people who want to have greater control and transparency. But not every SMSF works to its full potential. To help you make the most of your SMSF, here are 5 things you really need to think about to avoid your fund turning into a flop. Read more

Women in Family Business

Businesses can be hard work. Families can be difficult. And when you put those two dynamics together, the challenges everyone faces can be quite unique. Especially if you’re a woman. Read more

This Year, Super Changes Gear

Although inflation has been low over recent years, the first predetermined increase in super thresholds will kick in automatically on July 1 this year. Read more

$62.5 Trillion to Pay Back? Oh Baby!

Will the next generation be saddled with a massive global debt to pay back? Or will Governments be able to take advantage of low interest rates and plan a way out of the red in the years ahead? Read more

Parliament House Budget

Budget Summary 2021

The 2021 Federal Budget, as announced by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, is notable for its big spending.  Included in the detail are a number of measures in the areas of taxation, superannuation and social security. Read more

The Three Step Check-Up

One of the things that can make us feel better about the year ahead is taking control of our finances. That’s why I thought I’d write down a few things you might want to include in a ‘finance check-up.’ Read more

Keep Looking to The Long Term

Last year when the market was hit by waves of volatility triggered by the pandemic, the agility of the Elston Asset Management team came to the fore. They moved quickly to adjust portfolios and reposition for future opportunities. Read more

Tightening Your Safety Net

The last 12 months have been fairly unsettling. In a year of bushfires, pandemic and recession, it probably felt like things were out of your control a lot of the time, didn’t it? Read more

Say Goodbye to Doomscrolling

One of the new terms that some dictionary editors decided was word of the year for 2020 was doomscrolling. Read more