Why is it essential to carry out a property title search before purchasing a property?

A property title is a legal document that contains important information about the property you are buying. By checking the property title records, you can find out who owns the property, whether there’s any mortgage secured by it, and more.

What you need to know about SMSF compliance

If you have a self-managed super fund (SMSF), you must comply with certain rules. Find out what you need to do to manage your SMSF compliance requirements.

What is a biofuel, and is it a good alternative to conventional transport fuels?

Learn about biofuels like E10 and biodiesel and how they can help you contribute to a cleaner environment.

How much can I salary sacrifice into my super fund?

When you salary-sacrifice into your super fund you make a concessional contribution taxed at a lower rate, unless you exceed the cap available to you.

How does the Protecting Your Super Package impact my super fund account?

The Protecting Your Super reforms help ensure that you don’t lose super benefits paying for insurance premiums and fees, especially if your balance is low.

Understanding inheritance tax in Australia

When a loved one passes away, you’ll have multiple financial matters to finalise. While Australia doesn’t charge death duties, there could still be tax liabilities to consider further down the line.

What is a home equity conversion mortgage?

A home equity conversion mortgage is a way for homeowners above 60 to borrow money against the equity on their property - usually called reverse mortgages or home reversions.

Returning to work after a superannuation payout

Can you return to work after retiring and accessing your superannuation savings? Yes, this is possible, but you need to know the ATO rules.

Does refinancing a loan hurt your credit score?

Refinancing your loan can be an effective way to consolidate your debt and reduce your interest costs. But does it affect your credit score?

What is the SIS Act, and how does it impact the management of super funds?

The trustees of a super fund must ensure that they comply with the SIS Act of 1993. Members can also be helped by understanding how the Act protects their interests.