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Top 4 no-go expenses if making WFH claims this year

The ATO has issued another tax-related reminder for those working from the kitchen bench, outlining scenarios that do not qualify for the temporary shortcut method. The ATO has outlined that even though people are shifting back to the office, many are opting to continue working from home at least one day a week, meaning they […]

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Rate of inflation disappoints, silencing interest rate doomsayers

Speculation that the likelihood of rising March quarter inflation data would signal the prospect of interest rate rises has predictably once again fallen well wide of the mark, an economist has said. Inflation is significantly lower than economists expected, further justifying the Reserve Bank’s decision to keep interest rates at record lows. According to new

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3 reasons why Australia’s booming housing market won’t last long-term

Despite Australia’s property market growing at a pace not seen for three decades, a leading economist suggests there are warning signs that the property boom could be short-lived. Australia’s booming property market is set to slow down in 2022, following growth of 15 per cent over the next 12 months, with affordability issues, higher fixed

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Have first home buyers been pushed out of the market?

Latest figures have shown a monthly decline of over 3 per cent in first home buyer activity, but levels still remain at their highest since 2009. New statistics have revealed a decline in first home buyer activity, with national first buyer lending down 3.3 per cent month-on-month in February – the first monthly decline since

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‘The concept of collective investing is here to stay’

The phenomenon of retail investors acting as a collective, led by social media and celebrity investors, is here to stay, says one expert. The first quarter of 2021 signalled a crazy ride for the stock markets, driven largely by online investment communities gathered on social media platforms and online forums like Reddit. But while day-trading

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Why home buyers are now more open to high-priced properties

Buyers are more likely to spend more to secure a property as their preferences shift towards bigger spaces with higher price tags, recent data has shown. REA’s latest report has confirmed what real estate pundits have been saying for months, that buyers are in the market for more space, with demand for houses continuing to

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Tax rate uncertainty: Should investors consider realizing gains sooner vs. later?

Investors hate uncertainty. Today’s tax rate environment is the definition of uncertainty. This lack of clarity makes financial planning challenging. If tax rates are going up, should investors do anything today in advance of changes that may or not happen? How might possible tax increases impact existing portfolios? For appreciated assets, should investors consider paying a

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