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Many investors are guilty of committing these 3 investment mistakes

We have been in a bull market since the GFC (2008). Because of this prolonged cycle of bullish prosperity, many investors have become complacent in their investment strategy as they expect the traditional asset market (shares) to continue to go up...

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Main residence exemption abolished for non-residents and other tax issues to be aware of when moving overseas

On 12 December 2019, a law change means non-residents can no longer claim the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) main residence exemption unless, when a CGT event happens to their residential property in Australia, you were a foreign resident for tax purposes..

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Super guarantee opt-out for employees with multiple employers

Employees with multiple employers can now opt-out of the superannuation guarantee from all but one employer.

Employers are required to pay 9.5% superannuation guarantee for all eligible employees. But what happens if you are an employee with..

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WLM Launches new client portal

We're delighted to announce WLM Financial have recently introduced a brand new client portal. We're very excited by the functionality our portal will give WLM and our clients to exchange information more safely and securely than via email. The basic..

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Thinking of developing a property? Unexpected costs & how to avoid them

If you have a small property development project in mind, there are some essential factors to consider before purchasing that dream block. A range of taxes, duties and other unexpected costs can quickly add up.

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[Part 1] Voices of experience: Advice legends tell their stories

The voices of individuals who have built businesses, who have lived through market crashes and recoveries, and who have the context of history to guide them into the future have never been as valuable.

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Important update on discretionary trusts

The NSW government recently introduced a bill whereby virtually all discretionary trusts may be deemed to be foreign trusts, regardless of whether they have any foreign connection or not. 

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Estate planning: How to protect your family from the unexpected.

Our lives are increasingly busy and complicated. Your business, your job, your family and your health each require time and attention. But, finding time for everything is tough, andthings get overlooked. One area often missed is planning for the..

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What you need to know about paying for financial advice

If you’re thinking about using a financial adviser, you will want to know how the process works, the costs involved and if you’re getting value for money. In Australia, financial advisers typically use one of two fee structures to charge for..

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Super Guarantee Amnesty Resurrected

The Government has resurrected the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) amnesty giving employers that have fallen behind with their SG obligations the ability to “self-correct.” This time however, the incentive of the amnesty is strengthened by harsh..

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