First Financial Blog

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As we approach the end of 2024, it’s an ideal time to assess our goals and take an honest look at our year-end financial view. Hopefully, your choices have paid off, setting you up for a successful 2025. If adjustments are needed, that’s perfectly fine.

Have you heard friends and family talk about reassessing their assets to secure the full age pension? Many Australians plan for this, but you should stop aspiring to do so. The comfortable, fulfilling lifestyle you’re accustomed to cannot be sustained at that rate.

While not a common practice, there may be circumstances where you might leverage your self-managed super fund (SMSF) to acquire your own assets and free up cash. This approach isn’t for everyone but can be beneficial in specific scenarios.

One weekend, a few tools, and suddenly your living room feels like a brand-new space. Retirement is perfect for giving your home the attention it deserves. These practical DIY ideas for retirees make it easy to improve its functionality and enjoy the process.

What is Division 293 superannuation tax? It sounds complicated, but it’s important for high-income earners to understand. If you want to know more about it, what it means, and whether you need to pay it, here’s what you need to know.

If you’re an expat returning to Australia after time abroad, some careful planning and financial steps will help you secure your wealth and set yourself up for success. Here’s what you need to know about taxes, superannuation, investments and more.

Offset accounts and redraw accounts are different options for managing your mortgage, and knowing how they differ is important for making informed decisions. While they play the same role in reducing interest, they are two very different things.

Life can change in an instant, bringing a wave of emotional upheaval and financial implications. No matter what you’re currently facing, handling financial pressures with confidence is something you’re more than capable of with the right tools and knowledge.

A sophisticated email that mimics your bank’s notifications can compromise your entire savings with a single click. With financial scams and fraud on the rise, keeping your wealth safe from scammers and hackers is more important than ever.