WHY SHARE INCOME CAN BE HIGHLY TAX-EFFECTIVE INCOME Term deposits and bonds pay predictable income at regular intervals. But the income they pay is fully taxable. Conversely, share income in Australia can be very tax effective because our ‘dividend imputation’ system means that if the company … [Read more...]
Greek Financial Crisis 2015
The Greek financial and political crisis continues to run its course. Whilst the Greeks continue to not take responsibility for their own predicament, markets around the world have shown some volatility. Attached are two views on the current situation from Macquarie and Shane Oliver of … [Read more...]
Six ways the latest rate cut could affect your budget
The recent cut to official interest rates by 25 basis points (or ¼ pf 1%) down to 2.25% pa could result in the following. Cheaper Home Loans and Increase in Property Prices All four major banks have now cut their standard variable mortgage rates. On the flipside, this can mean property prices … [Read more...]
My Aged Care Website – RAD and DAP’s Now Published
To have a look at the published prices for various Aged Care Homes, click on the link below. Then go to the Aged Care Homes tab. Click on High Level residential care. Scroll to the bottom of the page. Click on "Find an aged care home". Enter the postcode. Select Level of Care, Special needs, … [Read more...]






