Budget Summary 2023

Budget Summary 2023

On the 9th May, Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced the 2023 Federal Budget. Stronger than expected revenues from taxation and resources delivered a surplus of $4 billion. The focus of the budget was on cost of living measures. Read more

Estate Planning

Get to the Bottom of Your To-Do List

"Is estate planning that niggly job you never quite get to?" On the top of your to-do list is probably signing up to a gym, reading more books or spending more time with family. But what’s at the bottom of your list? Read more

Why 60 is the sweet spot in life?

Published on TheAustralian The latest Bernard Salt research is focused on how our thinking evolves as we get older. Are we more zen at 60? And if so, why do our attitudes change? Take a look at Bernard's findings here. Read more

Elston Super Webinar

Elston Partnership Executive Eric Armbrust hosted the Super Webinar and Senior Private Wealth Advisers Damon Bensein and Claire McGregor shared stories and insights that highlighted the importance of partnering with specialists who are client focused and strong on communication. Read more

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket

Recent self managed super fund (SMSF) data has indicated that many funds continue to be very focussed in just one or two asset classes.  This is such a significant risk for those investors that in years past the ATO has even taken the step of writing to them suggesting their investments might breach super fund rules. Read more

Happy 30th birthday Superannuation. Who wants to cut the cake?

For the last thirty years, the superannuation cake has been cut the same way. The government gets a little 15% slice, and the rest is ours. Now, on superannuation’s 30th birthday, there’s talk of the Government taking a bigger slice. Read more

Maximising clients’ after-tax outcomes

Published on Acuity When it comes to tax, accountants and financial planners have long been a super team. Senior Private Wealth Adviser Damon Bensein shares the three key ways to reduce tax when it comes to Super. Read more

Higher prices, cost and execution discipline fuel strong result for Santos

Published on Livewire Fresh from the release of Santos’ full-year results, Elston Portfolio Manage Bruce Williams, chatted to Livewire about his thoughts on the outcome. Read more

Shopping around for a financial adviser

Recent times has had everyone thinking about what’s important in life. It also got some people wondering if they needed to shop around for a financial adviser who could help them to invest for the future. Read more