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My Fortress
Apr 15
The tax deduction not many people talk about
The rejigged Stage 3 tax cuts have been the subject of much attention and analysis. The Albanese Government faced plenty of pressure to...
My Fortress
Mar 21
The game-changing money conversations to have with your kids
Important as they might be, good financial management skills aren’t always taught in schools. What are some strategies parents can use to...
My Fortress
Feb 20
How thinking like a business can help boost your personal finances
Business owners tend to understand the importance of keeping overhead low, profits high, and doing what they can to stay ahead of the...
My Fortress
Feb 20
What do people typically do with their super when they retire?
If all has gone according to plan, you’ll have accumulated enough super during your working years to achieve a comfortable lifestyle in...
My Fortress
Feb 1
How your super can help you save on tax
Along with the Age Pension and the money we save voluntarily, superannuation makes up a key pillar of Australia’s retirement income...
My Fortress
Jan 16
Financial goals for each decade of life
How to accumulate money, spend it, and put it to work in service of our long-term goals are all important questions we face daily. How we...
My Fortress
Nov 21, 2023
Unlearning the bad money habits holding you back
In this exploration of unlearning bad money habits and challenging our beliefs about money, we’ll embark on a journey of financial...
My Fortress
Nov 21, 2023
How do you know if a comfortable retirement is within reach?
When you picture your retirement, are you anxiously tracking your expenses or are you engaging in all the activities that you wanted to,...
My Fortress
Oct 30, 2023
Getting super fit: What to do if your super balance is lagging
During your working years, your superannuation works in the background to grow your nest egg and (hopefully) put you on track for a...
My Fortress
Oct 6, 2023
From empty nest to full house: Ways to cope when your adult child moves back home
Many parents enjoy a new lease on life once their children move out of home. All the effort that was once spent supporting them can now...
My Fortress
Sep 7, 2023
Earning extra income while on pension?
The Government is enabling individuals on the Age Pension to earn extra income without losing their pension benefits. To receive the full...
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Sep 7, 2023
The benefits of gearing for investors
Gearing means borrowing money so you can invest in a greater range of assets and earn potentially higher returns. Some benefits of...
My Fortress
Aug 23, 2023
6 questions to ask when you receive your super statement
It’s around this time that Australians receive their annual statement from their super fund. For many people, there’s not much of...
My Fortress
Aug 23, 2023
What are unlisted assets and do they belong in your super?
Super funds will invest in different types of assets to grow their members’ retirement savings, and unlisted assets can be an important...
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Aug 23, 2023
How AI is supercharging financial scams
As with any new technology, we have to take the good with the bad. But in the case of artificial intelligence (AI), the can of worms it...
My Fortress
Jun 27, 2023
Your 2022-23 tax guide for investments
With the end of financial year approaching, it is important to ensure all your financial records are in order and you are aware of any...
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Jun 27, 2023
What to consider when creating an estate plan
In order to protect your family and assets, it’s worth documenting what you’d like to happen if you can’t make your own decisions later...
My Fortress
Jun 21, 2023
Ways to help your kids without breaking the bank
It’s normal to want your kids to be financially comfortable in life, but rising costs of living may be making that more difficult by the...
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