Children’s share investments

Children’s share investments

Quoting a tax file number When you buy shares, you have a choice whether you quote a tax file number (TFN). If you quote a TFN, you pay taxes on the dividends when you lodge the tax return. If the shareholder is the: child, quote the child’s TFN parent, as trustee for the child, and … Read more

Protecting what matters most

Protecting what matters most

We plan for holidays, home renovations, and retirement but we’re less likely to plan for the unexpected. Life insurance is one quiet but powerful way to protect the people you love from financial stress if something happens to you. Whether you’re raising a family, supporting a partner, or building a business, life insurance helps ensure … Read more

Steer your way back from budget blowouts

Steer your way back from budget blowouts

You’ve been doing all the right things when it comes to saving your hard-earned cash. You’ve cut back on luxury getaways and culinary splurges, exercised caution around Friday night drinks, resisted the temptation of online sales and proudly watched your savings grow. Then out of nowhere – your car has broken down, your dog needs … Read more