It’s important to remember that financial strategies are not a ‘one size fits all’ solution, and identifying the right financial planner for your individual circumstances is as important as your financial future. Read more
Have you received a letter titled 'Your SMSF's registration may be cancelled' from the ATO? It has come to our attention recently that the ATO is sending out letters to SMSFs established in the last few years. Read more
Across client portfolios that have elected the ‘Blend’ Australian equity option we have bought Oil Search (OSH), with the purchase funded by the sale of Insurance Australia Group (IAG). Read more
Since the GFC, Australian investors have moved away from the volatility of shares to capital stable investments, like government bonds and term deposits. But while cash might seem like a ‘safe’ option, there’s a real risk of investors losing money. Read more
Businesses with ongoing business income may include any business where the size or structure would remain an ongoing concern for a period of time longer than six months if the insured was not there. Read more
The Aged Care system can be quite daunting. It is not easy to understand how it all works, and recent changes to the funding of care have not made it any easier. So let’s take a quick look. Read more
Nothing succeeds quite like success, something Elston Intern Joe McCarthy is finding out. Joe recently passed his first CFA exam, putting him well on the way to becoming an analyst for Elston. Read more