On April 2nd, Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg released his government's budget. While predicting a small deficit this year, the forecasts included a budget surplus of $7 billion in 2019/20, after 12 years of deficits. The budget is most noticeable for promised tax cuts and infrastructure spending. Read more
As we all live longer, and potentially continue to work later in life, the need to make superannuation contributions at an older age grows. It has long been the case that once you reach the age of 65, the ability to add to your super is greatly restricted. However, these rules are gradually changing, and as a result, there are now many opportunities to add to your super after your 65th birthday. Read more
In the early hours of 20 January, 17 Elston staff boarded a flight bound for Nepal, the first of many steps during this life-changing adventure. Read more
It’s not difficult to see why Sydney attracts some of the best financial planners in the country. The market is rich with capital and finance savvy individuals. Both financial planners and their clients can afford to be selective. Read more
The stock in focus this month is Reliance Worldwide (RWC). RWC design and manufacture plumbing fittings and valves that are used in residential and commercial buildings. They produce a premium product known for its high quality and reliability. Their flagship product is the Sharkbite push-to-connect (PTC) pipefitting. Read more
Mindfulness isn’t often a word associated with money, but being mindful is a skill and practice that holds many benefits when it comes to managing your finances in a more clear, intentional and purposeful way. Read more
Many Sydneysiders have traditionally built wealth and capital by investing in direct property. While property will never go out of fashion, especially in the waterside suburbs, with the opportunities from the global economy we are living in, it could be time to think about diversifying assets. Read more