Australian shares have edged lower while the local currency has rallied after higher-than-expected inflation figures quashed hopes for a pause in the Reserve Bank’s interest rate hike cycle next month. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index settled 22.1 points, or 0.30 per cent lower, at 7,468.3 by close...
Whether it’s your parents or grandparents who are living with you, providing aged care comes with its own set of challenges. As time passes, you may realise that communicating with a senior can get more difficult as they advance in age. Daily encounters can become fraught...
It is often said that ‘Time and tide wait for no one.’ Therefore, to achieve success in life, one needs to develop a deep appreciation for time. Anyone can benefit from time management — whether in school, in the office or with life in general. You...
People typically associate the new year with hope — a time for fulfilling plans, whether those are financial, personal or professional. The past year is finally over and you can now look forward to what the new year has in store. While it’s also possible things...
Australia’s 2600 caravan parks could be transformed into a national electric vehicle charging network covering regional and rural areas under a new proposal. The Caravan Industry Association of Australia has issued a call for commercial and government assistance to install fast-chargers for electric cars on its...
Small business entities are eligible for a range of tax concessions on capital gains that arise on the disposal of business assets. The concessions, which may be relevant to you, include: 15-year exemption 50% active asset reduction retirement exemption small business roll-over. Analysis and documentation If you apply any of these...