Data from a new satellite will help us all to make more informed decisions that can help reduce methane emissions. And anyone with a laptop (or tablet) will be able to access the data.

Top Ten Tips to save on your private health costs so you can plan to enjoy your spend somewhere else!

With the details of the 1 April 2024 PHI premium increase now available, its time to review your private health cover to find out if you can make savings!

You’ve got less than two weeks!

A synopsis of the brilliant and altogether sobering work of Satyajit Das of where and what we’re up to in moving from fossil fuels to a renewables economy. This comes with a warning, however - it’s not welcome news, nevertheless it’s have-to-know!

Maximize Your Tax Deductions on Super Contributions

You can reduce your taxable income and boost your retirement savings by contributing to your super - the rules have changes so that

• anyone under 67 years can claim a tax deduction for personal contributions

• you can also make personal contributions up to age 75.
  

  Read on to find out more

If you really want to be in the know about ethical investment choices, check out the Ethical Advisers' Co-operative (EAC). They have just published their fourth Annual Report, which showcases the important efforts the Co-op has made throughout 2023.

A recent Consumer Reports survey in the US indicates that EVs have more problems than ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) cars, despite their simpler drivetrains. The study surveyed 330,000+ car owners and identified 12 potential EV problem areas. The study considered severity of problems, track testing, safety data, and owner satisfaction. The results are surprising!

There’s a free tax app available via the ATO, to stay on top of all things income - expenses, tax and super. Feedback from clients is that they love it as it’s an easy way of keeping track of expenses.

You can use the app to log into the tax portal and have all of the relevant tax and super information, and tools all in the one place. Means that you get to free up your thinking space to doing good with your money and savings, and you spend less time hassling through the detail at tax time, and throughout the year as well.

How long does it take to double your money?

Ever wondered how long it would take for your money to double with a 7% return on investment? Initially, it mightn’t look too impressive, but actually your money could double over about 10 years.

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) just released the 2023 results for its annual performance test for superannuation products. Not all the results came out positive.

Here are the key findings and recommendations from the Mobilisation report by Net Zero Australia, about how Australia can achieve its net zero emissions goals and transition to a sustainable future. What’s remarkable, is that we can get there by 2050 using the existing technology!

In this blog post, we will dive into the performance of super funds to understand their true standing. We will analyze the top-performing funds over the financial year ending June 2023 and compare them to the top funds over a 10-year period.

Additionally, we will explore the rise of mega super funds and their future performance. We will also discuss the significance of asset class performance, considerations when evaluating super funds, and the valuation of unlisted assets.

Yes, it’s that time of year again!

We know you’d much rather be doing ANYTHING else than your tax return but we feel obliged to pass on useful information to you for when you do sit down to tackle your FY23 tax return.