by Quinns_News | Sep 28, 2009 | Financial Planning News
If you have accumulated a significant superannuation balance, wish to maximise your returns and have greater control over your investments; a self managed super fund (SMSF) may be the answer. A SMSF is a vehicle that is used to manage the superannuation portfolio of...
by Quinns_News | Sep 21, 2009 | Consumer News
There is currently a range of illegal schemes and plans that exist that are offering unsuspecting taxpayers access to their superannuation savings before retirement. The promoters of these plans will tell you that they are able to access your super savings for reasons...
by Quinns_News | Sep 14, 2009 | Consumer News
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland has recently released details of proposed changes to existing personal bankruptcy legislation. The changes are now available for public consultation and are intended to modernise the current legislation to better reflect what is...
by Quinns_News | Sep 7, 2009 | Consumer News
The Commonwealth Government moved to introduce a new national consumer protection law in June this year (2009) when it passed Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Bill 2009. This new law is modelled on a successful trial that has been operating in...
by Quinns_News | Aug 31, 2009 | Financial Planning News
Unlike income from cash or bonds, which is fully taxable at your marginal tax rate, Australian shares receive attractive tax concessions through the dividend imputation system. Australia’s dividend imputation system can reduce and in some cases eliminate tax...
by Quinns_News | Aug 24, 2009 | Legal News
The government has put in place a range of schemes to help out new home and first home buyers. The trick is finding the one that applies to you. Figuring out which one and then applying for it can be a bit confusing. The most relevant schemes to new and first home...
