How can you make the most of record low interest rates? Many people believed that the low RBA cash interest rate, that had remained unchanged over the last couple of years, was about as low as it would go. But in the last few months the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has dropped it three […]
As we all adapt to the COVID-19 situation, I’m set up to help you now over the phone and with a range of online tools and calculators to support you through these difficult times. Here’s some questions I can help answer: Thinking about purchasing or refinancing? Can I save repayments by switching to another loan?
As the world grapples with the unfolding COVID-19 situation, I wanted to let you know we are committed to helping our clients through what will likely be difficult and challenging times ahead. To help you navigate the COVID-19 situation we have pulled together some useful links and information. If you run a business there are
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The cash rate decision for March has been announced by the RBA with a rate cut. The RBA has reduced the cash rate to a new record low of 0.50% in response to the economic threat posed by the coronavirus outbreak and bush fire crisis. Whilst the Reserve Bank would have been encouraged by recent
Acts of kindness “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop Have you been the recipient of an act of kindness that completely blew you away? We are looking for a feelgood story about an exceptional act of kindness, be it from a random stranger or someone you know. In
The cash rate decision for June has been announced by the RBA with the rate unchanged at 0.25%. The Bank withstood calls for further reductions, with some commentators suggesting negative interest rates remain a future possibility. Whilst the RBA will be mindful of concerns around the rising value of the Australian dollar and its impact
With 7.1 million Instagram followers (including a slew of celebrities such as Tom Ford, Cindy Crawford, Robbie Williams and Reese Witherspoon), Celeste Barber is a big deal online. Celeste wears many hats: she is an Australian national treasure, comedian, actor, queen of Insta satire, writer and during our February bushfire crisis – the powerhouse behind
Now that we are in the habit of isolation and social distancing, how good are your habits of working from home? With so many Australians now working from home, as businesses continue to do their part to help stem the spread of the coronavirus, we’re learning that WFH isn’t always what it’s cracked up to
You’ve turned your home into a home office during COVID-19. So, what can you claim on your tax return and how do you claim it? Fortunately, the ATO has now made it easier than ever. If you are one of the hundreds of thousands of Australians now working from home thanks to social distancing measures,
