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Why do i need a tax clearance certificate?
A Clearance certificate is used to prove the seller is not a foreign resident and that withholding tax is not applicable to the property transaction.
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9 Practical Password Security Best Practices
Each new account, app, and device you add to your lineup brings yet another new password. Passwords defend against unauthorized access that can jeopardize your privacy and personal information, so following some basic password security best practices can help you keep your assets and identity safe.
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AI what’s going on?
Disruptive technologies’ emergence tends to create even wider than usual divisions between those with glass half full inclinations and those who view life as a glass half empty.
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The potential estate complexities of dying without a will
Having a legally valid will can go a long way to avoiding disputes over the division of your assets.
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Life in retirement keeps getting more expensive
The latest rise in the Age Pension rate still falls short of what many people may need to have a modest lifestyle in retirement.
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Smart super strategies for this EOFY
Want to help boost your retirement savings while potentially saving on tax? Here are five smart super strategies to consider before the end of the financial year
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Changes to tax cuts from 1 July
The Government has passed legislation to amend the tax cuts which apply from 1 July this year. The changes are explained below, along with some things you may wish to think about to help maximise your savings.
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Preparing for known unknowns and unknown unknowns
Moods in the lead up to the end of the year are usually brighter. What’s not to love about impending shutdowns and holidays?
Unfortunately, a lot of what I’ve got to say is a mood dampener because the world is in a tense and troubling situation.
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Market Wrap – Nov 2023
Key events in November Global share prices made a very strong recovery in November after the sharp falls of September and October. Milder global inflation